Cucumis messorius
Also known as: Cucumis messorius (C.Jeffrey) H.Schaef. +1 more
- Cucumis messorius (C.Jeffrey) H.Schaef.
- Myrmecosicyos messorius C.Jeffrey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial.
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Found natively in Africa, Cucumis messorius is a scrambling plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya