Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
fistulosa
ID:
749484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stocks) H.Schaef. & S.S.Renner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 133 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748817



Common Names

  • Benincasa fistulosa
  • Fistulosa Benincasa
  • Fistulosa Benincasa Plant


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Synonyms

  • Praecitrullus fistulosus (Stocks) Pangalo [unknown]
  • Citrullus fistulosus Stocks [unknown]
  • Citrullus vulgaris fistulosus Steward [unknown]
  • Citrullus vulgaris fistulosus (Stocks) Duthie & Fuller [unknown]
  • Colocynthis citrullus fistulosus (Stocks) Chakrav. [unknown]
  • Citrullus vulgaris fistulosus (Stocks) J.L.Stewart [unknown]

Description

Benincasa fistulosa (also called Indian Cucumber, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Benincasa fistulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Benincasa fistulosa has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benincasa fistulosa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Benincasa fistulosa

Benincasa fistulosa is found in the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia.

Benincasa fistulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Benincasa fistulosa?

Benincasa fistulosa

What is the common name of Benincasa fistulosa?

Hollow Benincasa

What is the natural habitat of Benincasa fistulosa?

Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld

Species in the Benincasa 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

Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
John Ellerton Stocks (1822-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stocks' in the authors string.