Diplocyclos
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Diplocyclos is a genus of climbimg or trailing vine in the family Cucurbitaceae
. The genus comprises four or five species. D. palmatus
is pantropical in distribution and the remainder of species are restricted to Africa. All species are found within rainforest and the moister woodland types.
Diployclos is characterised by simple, palmately lobed leaves and dioecius flowers, with male and female flowers in axillary sessile clusters or racemes. Diplocylos produce fleshy, globular fruit with distinct striped or spotted patterns. All parts of the plant are toxic in large quantities, however the leaves are eaten in small quantities as a vegetable in some parts of the world. The leaves and fruits are also used for medicinal purposes.
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Cucurbitaceae
The plant family Cucurbitaceae consists of various squashes, melons, and gourds, including crops such as cucumber, pumpkins, luffas, and watermelons...
. The genus comprises four or five species. D. palmatus
Diplocyclos palmatus
Diplocyclos palmatus is a vine native to rainforest and dry rainforest of Australia, Papua New Guinea and Malesia.- Sources :* http://keys.trin.org.au:8080/key-server/data/0e0f0504-0103-430d-8004-060d07080d04/media/Html/taxon/Diplocyclos_palmatus.htm...
is pantropical in distribution and the remainder of species are restricted to Africa. All species are found within rainforest and the moister woodland types.
Diployclos is characterised by simple, palmately lobed leaves and dioecius flowers, with male and female flowers in axillary sessile clusters or racemes. Diplocylos produce fleshy, globular fruit with distinct striped or spotted patterns. All parts of the plant are toxic in large quantities, however the leaves are eaten in small quantities as a vegetable in some parts of the world. The leaves and fruits are also used for medicinal purposes.
Species
- Diplocyclos decipiens
- Diplocyclos leiocarpus
- Diplocyclos palmatusDiplocyclos palmatusDiplocyclos palmatus is a vine native to rainforest and dry rainforest of Australia, Papua New Guinea and Malesia.- Sources :* http://keys.trin.org.au:8080/key-server/data/0e0f0504-0103-430d-8004-060d07080d04/media/Html/taxon/Diplocyclos_palmatus.htm...
- Diplocyclos schliebenii
- Diplocyclos tenuis
Sources
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=gn&name=Diplocycloshttp://www.theplantlist.org/browse/A/Cucurbitaceae/Diplocyclos/
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