Momordica cymbalaria
Also known as: Cucumis hilapikku Wall. +5 more
- Cucumis hilapikku Wall.
- Cucumis tuberosus (Roxb.) Wight & Arn.
- Kedrostis malvifolia Chiov.
- Luffa hilapikku Wall.
- Luffa tuberosa Roxb.
- Momordica cymbalaria Hook.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Momordica cymbalaria is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Originating in Africa and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda