Cucumis cinereus
Also known as: Cucumella cinerea (Cogn.) C.Jeffrey +6 more
- Cucumella cinerea (Cogn.) C.Jeffrey
- Cucumis cinereus (Cogn.) H.Schaef.
- Kedrostis cinerea Cogn.
- Kedrostis gracilis R.Fern.
- Melothria breyeri Burtt Davy
- Melothria cinerea (Cogn.) A.Meeuse
- Melothria hispidula Burtt Davy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Cucumis cinereus is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania