Cyclanthera pedata
Achocha
Also known as: Anguria pedatisecta Nees & Mart. +8 more
- Anguria pedatisecta Nees & Mart.
- Anguria pedisecta Ser.
- Cyclanthera digitata Arn.
- Cyclanthera edulis Naudin ex C.Huber
- Cyclanthera pedata f. edulis (Naudin ex C.Huber) Voss
- Cyclanthera pedata var. edulis (Naudin ex C.Huber) Cogn.
- Cyclanthera pedata var. pedata
- Momordica pedata L.
- Momordica pedisecta L. ex Ser.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Cyclanthera pedata (commonly known as Achocha) is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela
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)
China South-Central, East Himalaya, Réunion, Tibet, West Himalaya