Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
gilensis
ID:
1301656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Greene

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 36 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300994





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Description

Marah gilensis (also called 'Gil's Manroot' and 'Gil's Wild Cucumber', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a trailing or climbing vine, native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It has yellow flowers and small, yellow-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Marah gilensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marah gilensis has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with smooth edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marah gilensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.

Where to Find Marah gilensis

Marah gilensis can be found in California.

Marah gilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marah gilensis?

Marah gilensis

What is the common name of Marah gilensis?

Gilens Manroot

Where is Marah gilensis native to?

Southern California

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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