Melothria hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
377868
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 28 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377200
Common Names
- Melothria hirsuta
- Hairy Melothria
- Hairy Cucumber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melothria hirsuta (also called Hairy Melothria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with hairy, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Melothria hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melothria hirsuta is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melothria hirsuta is a tropical vine that is native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until roots form.
Where to Find Melothria hirsuta
Melothria hirsuta can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Central and South America.
Melothria hirsuta FAQ
What is the common name of Melothria hirsuta?
Hairy Melothria
What is the scientific name of Hairy Melothria?
Melothria hirsuta
What is the natural habitat of Melothria hirsuta?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:293248-1: Based on the initial data import