Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
warmingii
ID:
1301562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 27 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300900



Common Names

  • Melothria warmingii
  • Melothria
  • Warming's Melothria


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Description

Melothria warmingii (also called 'Warming's Melothria', among many other common names) is an annual vine native to Central America. It has a thin stem and a tuft of narrow leaves at the base. It grows in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melothria warmingii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used to treat fatigue, stress, and depression. It is also believed to have anti-aging and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melothria warmingii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Melothria warmingii

Melothria warmingii is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Melothria warmingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melothria warmingii?

Melothria warmingii

What is the common name of Melothria warmingii?

Warming's Bur Cucumber

What is the natural habitat of Melothria warmingii?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico

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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