Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
mackenii
ID:
613602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin ex C.Huber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Nursery Cat. (Charles Huber Bros. and Co.) 1865(Cat. Print.): 5 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612934



Common Names

  • Coccinia mackenii
  • Macken's Coccinia
  • Macken's Ivy Gourd


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Synonyms

  • Momordica palmata E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cephalandra mckennii Naudin [unknown]
  • Cephalandra palmata Sond. [unknown]
  • Coccinia dinteri André [unknown]
  • Coccinia palmata Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Coccinia mackenii (also called Macken's 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 mackenii 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 mackenii 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 mackenii is a perennial climber that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Coccinia mackenii

Coccinia mackenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Coccinia mackenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccinia mackenii?

Coccinia mackenii

What is the common name of Coccinia mackenii?

Macken's gourd

What is the natural habitat of Coccinia mackenii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-2729097: Based on the initial data import
Charles Huber (1819-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Huber' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.