Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 367 (1961 publ. 1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301294
Common Names
- Zehneria oligosperma
- Few-seeded Zehneria
- Oligosperma Zehneria
Description
Zehneria oligosperma (also called Few-seeded zehneria, 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
Zehneria oligosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It can also be used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zehneria oligosperma has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Zehneria oligosperma
Zehneria oligosperma is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Zehneria oligosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zehneria oligosperma?
Zehneria oligosperma
What is the common name of Zehneria oligosperma?
African Cucumber
What is the natural habitat of Zehneria oligosperma?
Sub-Saharan 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,