Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
430895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 2: 486 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430227



Common Names

  • Zehneria scabra
  • Scabrous Zehneria
  • Scabra


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Synonyms

  • Melothria tomentosa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria abyssinica Naud. [unknown]
  • Melothria ciprianii Pic.Serm. [unknown]
  • Melothria pulchra Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Melothria scrobiculata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria membranifolia Cogn. ex Schinz [unknown]
  • Melothria louisii Robyns [unknown]
  • Melothria mannii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria longepedunculata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Pilogyne membranacea Schrad. [unknown]
  • Pilogyne ecklonii Schrad. [unknown]
  • Pilogyne dilatata Schrad. [unknown]
  • Pilogyne cuspidata Schrad. [unknown]
  • Pilogyne punctata Hort.Dammann [unknown]
  • Pilogyne affinis Schrad. [unknown]
  • Pilogyne setosa Regel [unknown]
  • Pilogyne tenuifolia Schrad. [unknown]
  • Pilogyne suavis Schrad. [unknown]
  • Zehneria affinis Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Zehneria cordata Sond. [unknown]
  • Zehneria cordifolia Schweinf. ex Broun & R.E.Massey [unknown]
  • Zehneria exasperata Miq. [unknown]
  • Zehneria cuspidata Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Zehneria deltoidea Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Zehneria dilatata Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Zehneria ecklonis Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Zehneria perpusilla (Blume) Bole & M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Zehneria membranacea Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Zehneria longepedunculata A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Zehneria scrobiculata Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Zehneria suavis (Schrad.) Endl. [unknown]
  • Bryonia angulata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Bryonia cordata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Bryonia dentata E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Bryonia perpusilla Blume [unknown]
  • Bryonia punctata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Bryonia scabra L.f. [unknown]
  • Bryonia scabra Thunb. [unknown]
  • Bryonia scabrata Blume [unknown]
  • Bryonia scrobiculata Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Bryonia stipulacea perpusilla (Blume) Ser. [unknown]
  • Bryonia thunbergiana Dietr. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita perpusilla Blume [unknown]
  • Cucurbita scabra Blume [unknown]
  • Pilogyne perpusilla (Blume) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes [unknown]
  • Pilogyne scabra (L.f.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes [unknown]
  • Melothria perpusilla Cogn. [unknown]
  • Zehneria scabra scabra [unknown]
  • Melothria cordata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria punctata Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Zehneria scabra (also called Rough Zehneria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a fleshy stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It prefers moist and shady habitats and can be found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zehneria scabra 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zehneria scabra sub. argyrea (Zimm.) C.Jeffrey
Zehneria scabra var. chirindensis C.Jeffrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zehneria scabra is a small, white or pinkish star-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zehneria scabra is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or summer, while cuttings can be taken in summer or autumn. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Zehneria scabra

Zehneria scabra is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Zehneria scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zehneria scabra?

Zehneria scabra

What is the common name of Zehneria scabra?

Scabra

What is the natural habitat of Zehneria scabra?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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,

References