Melothria dulcis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dulcis
ID:
1301704
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wunderlin
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 38: 220 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301042
Common Names
- Melothria Dulcis
- Sweet Melothria
- Climbing Cucumber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melothria dulcis (also called 'Cucamelon' and 'Mouse Melon', 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
Melothria dulcis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. The fruits are edible and can be used in salads, sauces, and jams.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Melothria dulcis are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melothria dulcis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Melothria dulcis
Melothria dulcis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Melothria dulcis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melothria dulcis?
Melothria dulcis
What type of plant is Melothria dulcis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Melothria dulcis found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Species in the Melothria 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-9200613: Based on the initial data import
Richard P. Wunderlin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wunderlin' in the authors string.