Cayaponia espelina
Also known as: Arkezostis espelina (Cogn.) Kuntze +6 more
- Arkezostis espelina (Cogn.) Kuntze
- Cayaponia espelina subsp. longifolia (Cogn.) Cogn.
- Cayaponia espelina var. longifolia (Cogn.) Cogn.
- Perianthopodus carijo Silva Manso
- Perianthopodus espelina Silva Manso
- Perianthopodus espelina var. longifolius Cogn.
- Perianthopodus tomba Silva Manso
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Cayaponia espelina is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay