Peponium mackenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mackenii
ID:
1301798
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 318 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301136
Common Names
- Peponium Mackenii
- Macken's Peponium
- Mackenii Peponium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peponium mackenii (also called Macken's Peponium, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Cucurbitaceae family native to the Caribbean islands. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Peponium mackenii can be used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peponium mackenii has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peponium mackenii is a fast-growing, annual vine that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Peponium mackenii
Peponium mackenii is native to New Caledonia. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Peponium mackenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peponium mackenii?
Peponium mackenii
What are the common names of Peponium mackenii?
Cucumber Fruit, Snake Gourd
What is the growth habit of Peponium mackenii?
It is a climbing vine with tendrils
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9201000: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.