Momordica sessilifolia
Also known as: Momordica stefaninii (Chiov.) Cufod. +4 more
- Momordica stefaninii (Chiov.) Cufod.
- Momordica stefaninii var. membranosa (Chiov.) Cufod.
- Raphanocarpus membranosus (Chiov.) Chiov.
- Raphanocarpus stefaninii Chiov.
- Raphanocarpus stefaninii var. membranosa Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous shrub.
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Momordica sessilifolia is a tuberous plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia