Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
cucumis
ID:
377762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. : 29 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377094



Common Names

  • Melothria Cucumis
  • Cucumis Melothria
  • Cucumis Melothria


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Synonyms

  • Melothria cucumerina Naudin [unknown]
  • Melothria uliginosa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria cucumis multiflora Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria uliginosa major Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Melothria cucumis (also called Cucumber-vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a climbing shrub with yellow flowers and yellow-orange fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Melothria cucumis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is known for its edible fruit and its ability to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melothria cucumis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melothria cucumis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Melothria cucumis

Melothria cucumis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.

Melothria cucumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melothria cucumis?

Melothria cucumis

What is the common name of Melothria cucumis?

Cucumber Melothria

What is the family of Melothria cucumis?

Cucurbitaceae

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,