Melothria campestris
Also known as: Melancium campestre Naudin +6 more
- Melancium campestre Naudin
- Melancium campestre var. grandifolium Cogn.
- Melancium campestre var. grandifolium Naudin
- Melancium campestre var. intermedium Cogn.
- Melancium campestre var. intermedium Naudin
- Melancium campestre var. quinquefidum Cogn.
- Melancium campestre var. quinquefidum Naudin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Melothria campestris is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay