Coccinia sessilifolia
Also known as: Bryonia lagenaria E.Mey. +3 more
- Bryonia lagenaria E.Mey.
- Cephalandra sessilifolia Sond.
- Coccinia schinzii Cogn. ex Schinz
- Coccinia sessilifolia var. major Cogn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing caudex geophyte.
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Found natively in Africa, Coccinia sessilifolia is a climbing succulent belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, Namibia, Northern Provinces
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms