Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
chirindensis
ID:
1301953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV. 275(2): 218 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301291



Common Names

  • Peponium chirindensis
  • Chirinda Peponium
  • Chirindensis Peponium


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Description

Peponium chirindensis (also called Chirinda peponium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It is an annual herb growing to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 5 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Peponium chirindensis is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peponium chirindensis has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Peponium chirindensis

Peponium chirindensis is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Peponium chirindensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peponium chirindensis?

Peponium chirindensis

What is the common name of Peponium chirindensis?

African Cucumber

What is the natural habitat of Peponium chirindensis?

Sub-Saharan Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9201597: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.