Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
377825

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 35 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377157



Common Names

  • Melothria Pendula
  • Trailing Melothria
  • Melothria


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Synonyms

  • Melothria repanda Raf. [unknown]
  • Melothria pervaga Griseb. [unknown]
  • Melothria fluminensis Gardner [unknown]
  • Melothria guadalupensis (Spreng.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria nigra Raf. [unknown]
  • Apodanthera gracilis Benth. [unknown]
  • Bryonia convolvulifolia Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Bryonia filiformis Roxb. [unknown]
  • Bryonia guadalupensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bryonia melothria Crantz [unknown]
  • Cucumis glaber Walter [unknown]
  • Diclidostigma melothrioides Kunze [unknown]
  • Melothria nashii Small [unknown]
  • Melothria pendula pendula [unknown]
  • Melothria crassifolia Small [unknown]
  • Melothria chlorocarpa Engelm. ex S.Watson [unknown]
  • Melothria fluminensis microphylla Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria fluminensis ovata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria pendula chlorocarpa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria fluminensis hydrocotylifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria fluminensis triangularis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria pendula aspera Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria pendula crassifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria pendula microcarpa (Griseb.) Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Melothria pendula (also called Creeping Cucumber, 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 pendula is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a food crop and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melothria pendula is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melothria pendula 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 pendula

Melothria pendula 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 pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Melothria pendula

What type of plant is this?

A perennial vine

What are the common uses of this plant?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control

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,

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