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Cyclanthera brachystachya

Also known as: Cyclanthera bourgaeana Naudin +17 more
  • Cyclanthera bourgaeana Naudin
  • Cyclanthera brachybotrya (Poepp. & Endl.) Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera brachybotrya var. achocchilla Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera brachybotrya var. alcocchilla Spruce ex Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera brachybotrya var. microphylla Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera brachybotrya var. triloba Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera costaricensis Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera costaricensis var. angustiloba Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera elastica Hort.
  • Cyclanthera elastica Vilm.
  • Cyclanthera explodens Naudin
  • Cyclanthera explodens var. intermedia Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera explodens var. trifida Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera glauca Cogn.
  • Cyclanthera glauca var. angustiloba Cogn.
  • Elaterium brachystachyum DC.
  • Elaterium brachystachyum Ser.
  • Momordica brachybotrya Poepp. & Endl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.

Cyclanthera brachystachya is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela

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)
Jawa

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