Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
longituba
ID:
1301964

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 349 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301302



Common Names

  • Melothria longituba
  • Long-tubed Melothria
  • Longituba Melothria


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Description

Melothria longituba (also called Long-tubed melothria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It is an annual herb growing to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 5 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Melothria longituba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melothria longituba has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melothria longituba is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is found in humid forests from sea level to 1,500 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots have formed.

Where to Find Melothria longituba

Melothria longituba is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Melothria longituba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melothria longituba?

Melothria longituba

What is the common name of Melothria longituba?

Long-tubed Melothria

What is the natural habitat of Melothria longituba?

Tropical rainforests

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-9201631: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.