Cyclanthera ribiflora
Also known as: Cyclanthera eremocarpa (S.Schauer) Cogn. +8 more
- Cyclanthera eremocarpa (S.Schauer) Cogn.
- Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. angustiloba Cogn.
- Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. genuina Cogn.
- Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. subintegrifolia Cogn.
- Elaterium biflorum A.Dietr.
- Elaterium biflorum D.Dietr.
- Elaterium ribiflorum Schltdl.
- Sicyos eremocarpus S.Schauer
- Sicyos muricatus Galeotti ex Cogn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Cyclanthera ribiflora is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua