Xerosicyos Explained

Xerosicyos is a flowering plant genus of the family Cucurbitaceae. Its name comes from Greek xeros (meaning "dry") and sicyos ("cucumber"). There are three species, all endemic to Madagascar.[1]

Species

Xerosicyos danguyi is a large liana with thick stems and round, gray succulent leaves. It is common in cultivation and often called the "silver dollar" vine.[2]

Xerosicyos perrieri is also a liana with thinner stems and smaller, ovate green succulent leaves.[3] [4]

Xerosicyos pubescens is entirely different from the previous species. It forms a large caudex from which deciduous vines emerge. The leaves are lobed and semi-succulent and die back in the dry season and during prolonged periods of drought.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2 March 2018. Xerosicyos . 2023-07-04 . Giromagi Cactus and Succulents . en-US.
  2. Web site: Xerosicyos danguyi . 2023-07-04 . www.llifle.com.
  3. Web site: Xerosicyos perrieri, Xerosicyos . 2023-07-04 . TopTropicals.com . en.
  4. Web site: Stein . Geoff . 2010-09-15 . Selected Weird Succulents - Xerosicyos danguyi . 2023-07-04 . Dave's Garden.
  5. Web site: Xerosicyos pubescens . 2023-07-04 . www.llifle.com.