Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
613587

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Voigt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 59 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612919



Common Names

  • Coccinia grandis
  • Large Coccinia
  • Grand Coccinia


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Synonyms

  • Momordica bicolor Blume [unknown]
  • Momordica covel Dennst. [unknown]
  • Momordica monadelpha Roxb. [unknown]
  • Bryonia acerifolia D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Bryonia alceifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Bryonia barbata Buch.-Ham. ex Cogn. [unknown]
  • Bryonia grandis L. [unknown]
  • Bryonia moimoi Ser. [unknown]
  • Bryonia sinuosa Wall. [unknown]
  • Cephalandra grandis Kurz [unknown]
  • Cephalandra moghadd (Asch.) Broun & R.E.Massey [unknown]
  • Cephalandra schimperi Naudin [unknown]
  • Coccinia grandis wightiana (M.Roem.) Greb. [unknown]
  • Coccinia helenae Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Coccinia indica Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Coccinia loureiroana M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Coccinia moghadd Asch. [unknown]
  • Coccinia moimoi M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Coccinia palmatisecta Kotschy [unknown]
  • Coccinia schimperi Naudin [unknown]
  • Coccinia wightiana M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cucumis pavel Kostel. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita dioica Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita schimperiana Hochst. ex Cogn. [unknown]
  • Luffa moghadd (Forssk.) Peterm. [unknown]

Description

Coccinia grandis (also called Large Coccinia, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant native to Ethiopia and Somalia. It has small, white flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Coccinia grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coccinia grandis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccinia grandis is a fast-growing, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Coccinia grandis

Coccinia grandis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Coccinia grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccinia grandis?

Coccinia grandis

What is the common name of Coccinia grandis?

Kovakkai

What is the natural habitat of Coccinia grandis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas

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-2729083: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joachim Otto Voigt (1798-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voigt' in the authors string.