Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
foetidissima
ID:
358041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 634 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357373



Common Names

  • Kedrostis foetidissima
  • Foetidissima Kedrostis
  • Foul-smelling Kedrostis


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Synonyms

  • Kedrostis obtusiloba Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria foetida Desr. [unknown]
  • Rhynchocarpa rostrata Naudin [unknown]
  • Rhynchocarpa foetida Schrad. [unknown]
  • Rhynchocarpa foetidissima Walp. [unknown]
  • Trichosanthes foetidissima Jacq. [unknown]
  • Zehneria obtusiloba Sond. [unknown]
  • Aechmandra rostrata Arn. [unknown]
  • Bryonia foetidissima Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Bryonia perrottetiana Ser. [unknown]
  • Bryonia pilosa Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Bryonia prostrata D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Bryonia rostrata Rottler [unknown]
  • Cyrtonema convolvulaceum Hochst. [unknown]
  • Cyrtonema divergens Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Cyrtonema foetens Hochst. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Kedrostis rostrata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Rhynchocarpa foetida C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Melothria foetidissima (Jacq.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Kedrostis foetidissima obtusiloba Meeuse [unknown]

Description

Kedrostis foetidissima (also called Stinking Kedrostis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and foul-smelling stems and leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kedrostis foetidissima is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is a great source of nectar for pollinators. It can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kedrostis foetidissima has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each fruit. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kedrostis foetidissima is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering in hot, dry weather. It is best grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Kedrostis foetidissima

Kedrostis foetidissima is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Kedrostis foetidissima FAQ

What is the common name of Kedrostis foetidissima?

Stinking Kedrostis

What is the scientific name of Stinking Kedrostis?

Kedrostis foetidissima

What is the native range of Kedrostis foetidissima?

Tropical Africa

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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