Cucumis anguria var. longaculeatus
West Indian Gherkin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cucumis anguria var. longaculeatus (commonly known as West Indian gherkin) is an annual within the Cucurbitaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cucumis anguria, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, KwaZulu-Natal, 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, Florida, Georgia, Montana, Texas
Base Species & Variations