Cayaponia racemosa
Mountain Melonleaf
Also known as: Arkezostis latebrosa (Aiton) Kuntze +16 more
- Arkezostis latebrosa (Aiton) Kuntze
- Arkezostis racemosa (Mill.) Kuntze
- Bryonia latebrosa (Dryand.) Aiton
- Bryonia racemosa Sw.
- Cayaponia latebrosa (Aiton) Cogn.
- Cayaponia racemosa var. acutiloba Cogn.
- Cayaponia racemosa var. laevis Cogn.
- Cayaponia racemosa var. microcarpa Cogn.
- Cayaponia racemosa var. palmatipartita Cogn.
- Cayaponia racemosa var. plumieri Cogn.
- Cayaponia racemosa var. scaberrima Cogn.
- Cayaponia racemosa var. subintegrifolia Cogn.
- Cionandra cuspidata Griseb.
- Cionandra graciliflora Griseb.
- Cionandra racemosa (Mill.) Griseb.
- Trianosperma racemosa (Mill.) Hemsl.
- Trianosperma racemosum (Mill.) Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Cayaponia racemosa (commonly known as Mountain Melonleaf) is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is.