The name Dendrosicyos socotranus means cucumber tree of Socotra.
Dendrosicyos is a monotypic genus in the Cucurbitaceae plant family. The only species is Dendrosicyos socotranus, the cucumber tree. The species is endemic to the island of Socotra in Yemen, and is the only species in the Cucurbitaceae to grow in a tree form.
It has a bulbous trunk and a small crown.
The leaves are nearly round, covered with fine bristles, and slightly toothed. The yellow flowers (3 cm), males and females are present on the same plant for cross pollination. It reproduces only by seed.Individuals in their natural habitat can attain 10 feet/3 m in height. Trunks are succulent, but not bottle-shaped when young. The plant produces flowers when five years old.
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Flower Color
Growth Rate
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Botanical Name | Dendrosicyos socotranum |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cucumber tree. |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow, |
| Growth Habit | Collumnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Mature Size | 10 feet |
| Native Area | Africa |
| Resistance | 10°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
The name Dendrosicyos socotranus means cucumber tree of Socotra.
Dendrosicyos is a monotypic genus in the Cucurbitaceae plant family. The only species is Dendrosicyos socotranus, the cucumber tree. The species is endemic to the island of Socotra in Yemen, and is the only species in the Cucurbitaceae to grow in a tree form.
It has a bulbous trunk and a small crown.
The leaves are nearly round, covered with fine bristles, and slightly toothed. The yellow flowers (3 cm), males and females are present on the same plant for cross pollination. It reproduces only by seed.Individuals in their natural habitat can attain 10 feet/3 m in height. Trunks are succulent, but not bottle-shaped when young. The plant produces flowers when five years old.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Botanical Name | Dendrosicyos socotranum |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cucumber tree. |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow, |
| Growth Habit | Collumnar |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Mature Size | 10 feet |
| Native Area | Africa |
| Resistance | 10°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
