Coccinia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
613607
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 357 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612939
Common Names
- Coccinia microphylla
- Small-leaved Coccinia
- Small-leaved Ivy Gourd
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- Coccinia buikoensis Zimm. [unknown]
Description
Coccinia microphylla (also called Small-leaved 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 microphylla 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 microphylla 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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Coccinia microphylla 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 microphylla
Coccinia microphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Coccinia microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coccinia microphylla?
Coccinia microphylla
What is the common name of Coccinia microphylla?
Small-leaved gourd
What is the natural habitat of Coccinia microphylla?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Coccinia genus
Coccinia abyssinica, Coccinia adoensis, Coccinia barteri, Coccinia grandiflora, Coccinia grandis, Coccinia hirtella, Coccinia keayana, Coccinia lalambensis, Coccinia longicarpa, Coccinia longipetiolata, Coccinia mackenii, Coccinia megarrhiza, Coccinia microphylla, Coccinia mildbraedii, Coccinia quinqueloba, Coccinia racemiflora, Coccinia rehmannii, Coccinia schliebenii, Coccinia senensis, Coccinia sessilifolia, Coccinia subglabra, Coccinia subsessiliflora, Coccinia trilobata, Coccinia ogadensis, Coccinia intermedia, Coccinia pwaniensis, Coccinia samburuensis, Coccinia heterophylla,
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-2729100: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.