Xerosicyos is a flowering plant genus of the family Cucurbitaceae. Its name comes from Greek language xeros (meaning "dry") and sicyos ("cucumber"). There are six species,[ all endemic to Madagascar.]
Species
Six species are accepted.[
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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.
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Xerosicyos decaryi
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Xerosicyos hirtellus
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Xerosicyos perrieri is also a liana with thinner stems and smaller, ovate green succulent leaves.
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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.
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Xerosicyos tripartitus
