Marah watsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
watsonii
ID:
1301660
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 36 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300998
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marah watsonii (also called 'Watson's Manroot' and 'Watson'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 watsonii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marah watsonii 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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Marah watsonii 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 watsonii
Marah watsonii can be found in California.
Marah watsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marah watsonii?
Marah watsonii
What type of plant is Marah watsonii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Marah watsonii found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of North America.
Species in the Marah 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9200476: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.