Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
376737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 538 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376069



Common Names

  • Momordica welwitschii
  • Welwitschii Momordica
  • Momordica Momordica


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Description

Momordica welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's bitter gourd, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and savannas. It has thin, vine-like leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Momordica welwitschii is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Momordica welwitschii is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Momordica welwitschii is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a container or in a garden bed.

Where to Find Momordica welwitschii

Momordica welwitschii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Momordica welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Momordica welwitschii?

Momordica welwitschii

What is the family of Momordica welwitschii?

Cucurbitaceae

Where is Momordica welwitschii found?

Momordica welwitschii is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Species in the Momordica genus

Momordica subangulata, Momordica welwitschii, Momordica angolensis, Momordica angustisepala, Momordica cochinchinensis, Momordica cissoides, Momordica cordata, Momordica clarkeana, Momordica cabraei, Momordica balsamina, Momordica charantia, Momordica camerounensis, Momordica parvifolia, Momordica multiflora, Momordica obtusisepala, Momordica rumphii, Momordica silvatica, Momordica racemiflora, Momordica enneaphylla, Momordica foetida, Momordica denudata, Momordica dissecta, Momordica denticulata, Momordica macrosperma, Momordica jeffreyana, Momordica humilis, Momordica sahyadrica, Momordica argillicola, Momordica mossambica, Momordica littorea, Momordica henriquesii, Momordica corymbifera, Momordica cymbalaria, Momordica dioica, Momordica trifoliolata, Momordica boivinii, Momordica cardiospermoides, Momordica kirkii, Momordica repens, Momordica gilgiana, Momordica pterocarpa, Momordica friesiorum, Momordica anigosantha, Momordica spinosa, Momordica leiocarpa, Momordica glabra, Momordica sessilifolia, Momordica peteri, Momordica rostrata, Momordica calantha,

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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