Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
1301626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keraudren

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 108: 242 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300964



Common Names

  • Kedrostis lanuginosa
  • Downy Kedrostis
  • Downy Cucumber


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Uses & Benefits

Kedrostis lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa 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 lanuginosa

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

Kedrostis lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kedrostis lanuginosa?

Kedrostis lanuginosa

What is the common name of Kedrostis lanuginosa?

Downy Kedrostis

Where is Kedrostis lanuginosa 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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