Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
430810

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 8: 50 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430142



Common Names

  • Zehneria cunninghamii
  • Cunningham's Zehneria
  • Cunningham Zehneria


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Description

Zehneria cunninghamii (also called 'Climbing Onion', among many other common names) is a perennial climber found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria cunninghamii is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zehneria cunninghamii is a white or pinkish-white color, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is an ovoid capsule, and the seedlings are slender and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria cunninghamii can be propagated by division of the underground rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Zehneria cunninghamii

Zehneria cunninghamii is native to India and is found in the Western Ghats of India.

Zehneria cunninghamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria cunninghamii?

Zehneria cunninghamii

What is the common name of Zehneria cunninghamii?

Zehneria

Where is Zehneria cunninghamii native to?

Africa

Species in the Zehneria genus

Zehneria alba, Zehneria angolensis, Zehneria baueriana, Zehneria brevirostris, Zehneria erythrobacca, Zehneria hallii, Zehneria hermaphrodita, Zehneria hookeriana, Zehneria capillacea, Zehneria elbertii, Zehneria cunninghamii, Zehneria immarginata, Zehneria neocaledonica, Zehneria minutiflora, Zehneria keayana, Zehneria marlothii, Zehneria pedicellata, Zehneria thwaitesii, Zehneria tridactyla, Zehneria trullifolia, Zehneria tahitensis, Zehneria viridifolia, Zehneria scabra, Zehneria pisifera, Zehneria racemosa, Zehneria repanda, Zehneria tenuispica, Zehneria somalensis, Zehneria sphaerosperma, Zehneria trichocarpa, Zehneria backeri, Zehneria macrantha, Zehneria platysperma, Zehneria nesophila, Zehneria macrosepala, Zehneria lancifolia, Zehneria bodinieri, Zehneria guamensis, Zehneria japonica, Zehneria wallichii, Zehneria mucronata, Zehneria liukiuensis, Zehneria ridens, Zehneria microsperma, Zehneria perrieri, Zehneria madagascariensis, Zehneria martinez-crovettoi, Zehneria peneyana, Zehneria maysorensis, Zehneria rutenbergiana,

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,