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.
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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
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas