Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
horridus
ID:
514436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 824 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513768

Common Names

  • Acanthosicyos Horridus
  • Horridus Acanthosicyos
  • Acanthosicyos Horridus

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Description

Acanthosicyos horridus (also called Nara melon, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a succulent shrub native to Namibia and South Africa, and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthosicyos horridus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acanthosicyos horridus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, bright green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthosicyos horridus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Acanthosicyos horridus

Acanthosicyos horridus can be found in dry grasslands and steppes in Central Asia.

Acanthosicyos horridus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthosicyos horridus?

Acanthosicyos horridus

What is the common name of Acanthosicyos horridus?

Horrid Needle Grass

What is the growth habit of Acanthosicyos horridus?

Acanthosicyos horridus is an evergreen, perennial grass with a clumping habit.

Species in the Acanthosicyos genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2615175: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.