Kedrostis elongata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1301627
Status:
valid
Authors:
Keraudren
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 108: 242 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300965
Common Names
- Kedrostis elongata
- Elongate Kedrostis
- Elongate Cucumber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kedrostis elongata (also called 'Elongate 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 elongata 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 flowers of Kedrostis elongata are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kedrostis elongata 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 elongata
Kedrostis elongata can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Kedrostis elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kedrostis elongata?
Kedrostis elongata
What is the common name of Kedrostis elongata?
Elongated Kedrostis
Where is Kedrostis elongata native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Kedrostis genus
Kedrostis leloja, Kedrostis hirta, Kedrostis foetidissima, Kedrostis psammophila, Kedrostis abdallai, Kedrostis monosperma, Kedrostis courtallensis, Kedrostis dissecta, Kedrostis cogniauxii, Kedrostis lanuginosa, Kedrostis elongata, Kedrostis laxa, Kedrostis perrieri, Kedrostis africana, Kedrostis punctulata, Kedrostis capensis, Kedrostis crassirostrata, Kedrostis limpompensis, Kedrostis nana, Kedrostis pseudogijef, Kedrostis gijef, Kedrostis 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 tro-9200406: Based on the initial data import
Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.