Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
377838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 6: 10 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377170



Common Names

  • Creeping Cucumber
  • Little Cucumber
  • Mexican Sour Gherkin


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Synonyms

  • Melothria donnell-smithii Cogn. ex Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Melothria donnell-smithii hirtella Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria donnell-smithii rotundifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria costensis C.Jeffrey [unknown]

Description

Melothria scabra (also called Rough Melothria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with rough, 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 scabra 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 scabra 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 scabra is a perennial vine that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Melothria scabra

Melothria scabra 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 scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Melothria scabra

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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