Coccinia heterophylla
Also known as: Physedra heterophylla Hook.fil. +1 more
- Physedra heterophylla Hook.fil.
- Physedra heterophylla var. hookeri Hiern
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Coccinia heterophylla is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cabinda, Congo, Gabon, Zaïre