Cyclanthera hystrix
Also known as: Momordica hystrix Gillies +1 more
- Momordica hystrix Gillies
- Momordica hystrix Gillies ex Hook.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.
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Cyclanthera hystrix is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay