Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
lobata
ID:
662303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 542 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661635



Common Names

  • Wild Cucumber
  • Mock-Cucumber
  • Echinocystis


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Synonyms

  • Momordica echinata Muhl. [unknown]
  • Sicyos lobatus Michx. [unknown]
  • Echinocystis echinata Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. [unknown]
  • Hexameria echinata Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Micrampelis lobata (Michx.) Greene [unknown]
  • Echinocystis echinata (Muhl.) Vassilcz. [unknown]

Description

Echinocystis lobata (also called Wild Cucumber, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a perennial vine native to North America. It grows in moist and wet lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocystis lobata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocystis lobata is white with a yellow center and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocystis lobata is a fast-growing, annual vine that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown directly in the garden in a sunny spot and kept moist. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Echinocystis lobata

Echinocystis lobata is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Echinocystis lobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocystis lobata?

Echinocystis lobata

What is the common name of Echinocystis lobata?

Wild Cucumber

What is the natural habitat of Echinocystis lobata?

It is native to the United States and Canada.

Species in the Echinocystis genus

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:292597-1: Based on the initial data import