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]

References

  1. ^ "Xerosicyos". Giromagi Cactus and Succulents. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  2. ^ "Xerosicyos danguyi". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  3. ^ "Xerosicyos perrieri, Xerosicyos". TopTropicals.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  4. ^ Stein, Geoff (2010-09-15). "Selected Weird Succulents - Xerosicyos danguyi". Dave's Garden. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
  5. ^ "Xerosicyos pubescens". www.llifle.com. Retrieved 2023-07-04.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerosicyos
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