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Citrullus amarus

Citron Melon, Fodder Melon
Other regional names: Preserving Melon +1 more
  • Preserving Melon
  • Stock Melon
Also known as: Citrullus caffer Schrad. +7 more
  • Citrullus caffer Schrad.
  • Citrullus colocynthis var. capensis Alef.
  • Citrullus lanatus f. amarus (Schrad.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
  • Citrullus lanatus var. caffer (Schrad.) Mansf.
  • Citrullus lanatus var. caffer (Schrad.) Mansf. ex Fursa
  • Citrullus lanatus var. capensis (Alef.) Fursa
  • Citrullus lanatus var. citroides (L.H.Bailey) Mansf.
  • Citrullus vulgaris var. citroides L.H.Bailey
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Citrullus amarus (commonly known as Citron-Melon or Fodder-Melon) is an annual within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas

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