Coccinia ogadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ogadensis
ID:
744262
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 485 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743595
Common Names
- Coccinia Ogadensis
- Ogadensis Coccinia
- Coccinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coccinia ogadensis (also called Ogaden Coccinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to East Africa. It is an annual herb with pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coccinia ogadensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coccinia ogadensis is a white color and has a star-shaped form. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coccinia ogadensis is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or by division of the roots. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Coccinia ogadensis
Coccinia ogadensis is native to the tropical rainforests of East Africa.
Coccinia ogadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coccinia ogadensis?
Coccinia ogadensis
What type of plant is Coccinia ogadensis?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Coccinia ogadensis?
Grasslands of Africa
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-2895833: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.