Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
573710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nabiev

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 16: 39 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573042



Common Names

  • Bryonia melanocarpa
  • Black-fruited Bryonia
  • Black-fruited Bryony


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Description

Bryonia melanocarpa (also called Black Bryony, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has large, lobed leaves and black berries. It typically grows in woodlands, hedgerows, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Bryonia melanocarpa is a popular ornamental plant used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a filler in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellowish-green, Seed: oblong, Seedlings: glabrous, with a few hairs on the stem

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bryonia melanocarpa is a vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Bryonia melanocarpa

Bryonia melanocarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Bryonia melanocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bryonia melanocarpa?

Bryonia melanocarpa

What is the common name of Bryonia melanocarpa?

Black-fruited bryony

What is the natural habitat of Bryonia melanocarpa?

Bryonia melanocarpa is native to the mountains of central and eastern Asia.

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-2684442: Based on the initial data import
M.M. Nabiev (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nabiev' in the authors string.