Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
377830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Mart.Crov.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 15: 46 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377162



Common Names

  • Melothria Pringlei
  • Pringle's Melothria
  • Melothria


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Synonyms

  • Apodanthera pringlei S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Melothria pringlei (also called Pringle's Cucumber-vine, 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 pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melothria pringlei has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and have a round shape. The seedlings are thin and have two, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melothria pringlei 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 pringlei

Melothria pringlei 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 pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Melothria pringlei

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2373225: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Raúl Nereo Martínez Crovetto (1921-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.Crov.' in the authors string.