Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
senensis
ID:
613634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 535 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612966



Common Names

  • Coccinia senensis
  • Sen Coccinia
  • Sen Ivy Gourd


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Synonyms

  • Cephalandra senensis Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Coccinia fernandesiana C.Jeffrey [unknown]

Description

Coccinia senensis (also called Sen's Ivy Gourd, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It is a perennial vine that grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Coccinia senensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are edible and can be cooked like spinach. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Coccinia senensis has white or yellowish-white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Seed: The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccinia senensis 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 senensis

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

Coccinia senensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccinia senensis?

Coccinia senensis

What is the common name of Coccinia senensis?

Sen's gourd

What is the natural habitat of Coccinia senensis?

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,

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