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
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.
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 Melothria genus
Melothria trilobata,
Melothria cucumis,
Melothria pendula,
Melothria pringlei,
Melothria scabra,
Melothria hirsuta,
Melothria campestris,
Melothria sphaerocarpa,
Melothria warmingii,
Melothria microcarpa,
Melothria dulcis,
Melothria schulziana,
Melothria longituba,
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,