Peponium chirindense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chirindense
ID:
397108
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 275 II: 218 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396440
Common Names
- Peponium chirindense
- Chirindense Peponium
- Chirindense's Peponium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Peponia chirindensis Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Peponium chirindense (also called Chirinda Peponium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a herbaceous perennial with tuberous roots and climbing or trailing stems. The leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are small and greenish-white.
Uses & Benefits
Peponium chirindense is used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Peponium chirindense are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Peponium chirindense is a perennial plant that is usually propagated by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is a slow-growing plant. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Peponium chirindense
Peponium chirindense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Peponium chirindense FAQ
What are the common names of Peponium chirindense?
African horned cucumber
What is the native range of Peponium chirindense?
Tropical Africa
What is the optimal growing temperature for Peponium chirindense?
75-85°F (24-29°C)
Species in the Peponium genus
Peponium vogelii, Peponium sublitorale, Peponium lagenarioides, Peponium chirindense, Peponium pageanum, Peponium humbertii, Peponium racemosum, Peponium perrieri, Peponium poissonii, Peponium grandidieri, Peponium laceratum, Peponium hirtellum, Peponium seyrigii, Peponium betsiliense, Peponium boivinii, Peponium caledonicum, Peponium mackenii, Peponium chirindensis, Peponium cienkowskii, Peponium leucanthum,
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
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:293683-1: Based on the initial data import