Melothria microcarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
1301661
Status:
valid
Authors:
Shuttlew. ex Small
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Man. S.E. Fl. [Small] 1284. 1933
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300999
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Melothria microcarpa (also called 'Mexican Sour Gherkin' and 'Mexican Sour 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
Melothria microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melothria microcarpa has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with smooth edges.
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Melothria microcarpa 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 Melothria microcarpa
Melothria microcarpa can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Melothria microcarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melothria microcarpa?
Melothria microcarpa
What type of plant is Melothria microcarpa?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Melothria microcarpa 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-9200478: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Robert James Shuttleworth (1810-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shuttlew.' in the authors string.