Dendrosicyos socotranus
Cucumber Tree
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent shrub or tree.
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Found natively in Africa and Temperate Asia, Dendrosicyos socotranus (commonly known as Cucumber Tree) is a succulent tree belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Oman, Socotra