Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
cogniauxii
ID:
1301625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keraudren

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 108: 241 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300963



Common Names

  • Kedrostis cogniauxii
  • Cogniaux's Kedrostis
  • Cogniaux's Cucumber


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Description

Kedrostis cogniauxii (also called 'Cogniaux's Kedrostis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a climbing vine with alternate, palmately lobed leaves. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Kedrostis cogniauxii is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kedrostis cogniauxii is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kedrostis cogniauxii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Kedrostis cogniauxii

Kedrostis cogniauxii can be found in Central America, including Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.

Kedrostis cogniauxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kedrostis cogniauxii?

Kedrostis cogniauxii

What is the common name of Kedrostis cogniauxii?

Cogniaux's Kedrostis

Where is Kedrostis cogniauxii native to?

Madagascar

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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