Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
harmandii
ID:
358061

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 443 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357393



Common Names

  • Khmeriosicyos harmandii
  • Harmandii Khmeriosicyos
  • Harmandii


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Description

Khmeriosicyos harmandii (also called 'Harmand's Cucumber', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, petiolate, and have a ovate shape. It is found in disturbed areas, open fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Khmeriosicyos harmandii 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

Khmeriosicyos harmandii 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

Khmeriosicyos harmandii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Khmeriosicyos harmandii

Khmeriosicyos harmandii is found in the Middle East, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.

Khmeriosicyos harmandii FAQ

What is the common name of Khmeriosicyos harmandii?

Harmand's Khmeriosicyos

What is the scientific name of Harmand's Khmeriosicyos?

Khmeriosicyos harmandii

What is the native range of Khmeriosicyos harmandii?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Khmeriosicyos 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

Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.