Acanthosicyos horridus
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Acanthosicyos horridus Welw. ex Hook.f. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Violanae Ordo: Cucurbitales |
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Acanthosicyos horridus, commonly known as Nara, Butterpipe, is a perennial.
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[edit] Naming
Acanthosicyos horridus was already described by Friedrich Martin Josef Welwitsch but it was not until 1867 that the name was validly published by Joseph Dalton Hooker.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Butterpipe is a species in the genus Acanthosicyos which contains 2 species and belongs to the family of the Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Acanthosicyos horridus has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The fruits are berries.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Acanthosicyos horridus is native to Angola and Namibia.
[edit] Cultivation
The Butterpipe can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Acanthosicyos horridus
[edit] History
[edit] Acanthosicyos horridus in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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