Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
horrida
ID:
1301657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Congdon) Dunn

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 151 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300995





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Description

Marah horrida (also called 'Hairy Manroot' and 'Hairy 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 horrida is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marah horrida has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have deeply lobed leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marah horrida 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 horrida

Marah horrida can be found in California.

Marah horrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marah horrida?

Marah horrida

What is the common name of Marah horrida?

Desert Manroot

Where is Marah horrida native to?

Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico

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-9200472: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Joseph Whipple Congdon (1834-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Congdon' in the authors string.