Sicana odorifera
Casabanana, Cassabanana
Other regional names: Musk Cucumber
- Musk Cucumber
Also known as: Cucumis crassiflorus Sessé & Moc. +5 more
- Cucumis crassiflorus Sessé & Moc.
- Cucurbita euodicarpa Hassk.
- Cucurbita evodicarpa Hassk.
- Cucurbita evodiocarpa Hassk.
- Cucurbita odorifera Vell.
- Sicana atropurpurea André
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Sicana odorifera (commonly known as Casabanana or Cassabanana) is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru
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)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Galápagos, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Venezuela