Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
1301862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dieterle

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 14: 69 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301200

Common Names

  • Sechiopsis tetraptera
  • Tetraptera Sechiopsis
  • Sechiopsis

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Description

Sechiopsis tetraptera (also called Wild Cucumber, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a slender stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sechiopsis tetraptera can be used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sechiopsis tetraptera is white and star-shaped with four petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sechiopsis tetraptera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Sechiopsis tetraptera

Sechiopsis tetraptera is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References