Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexagyna
ID:
592320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) M.L.Green

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Standard-Sp. Nomina Conservanda : 29, 63 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591652

Common Names

  • Caylusea hexagyna
  • Hexagynous Caylusea
  • Hexagynous Wild Cucumber

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Description

Caylusea hexagyna (also called Hexagynous Caylusea, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in wet forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Caylusea hexagyna is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye and for making baskets. It is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caylusea hexagyna has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caylusea hexagyna is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Caylusea hexagyna

Caylusea hexagyna is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Caylusea hexagyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caylusea hexagyna?

Caylusea hexagyna

What is the family of Caylusea hexagyna?

Cucurbitaceae

Where is Caylusea hexagyna found?

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Species in the Caylusea genus

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Mary Letitia Green (1886-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Green' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715363-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.