Psiguria pedata
Caribbean Pygmymelon
Also known as: Anguria affinis Schltdl. +19 more
- Anguria affinis Schltdl.
- Anguria cookiana Britton
- Anguria dentata Schltdl.
- Anguria keithii Northr.
- Anguria ottoniana Schltdl.
- Anguria pedata (L.) Jacq.
- Anguria pedata var. affinis (Schltdl.) Cogn.
- Anguria pedata var. dentata (Schltdl.) Cogn.
- Anguria pedata var. ottoniana Sauv.
- Anguria pedata var. polyphyllos Cogn.
- Anguria plumieriana Schltdl.
- Anguria plumieriana var. trifoliolata Cogn.
- Anguria polyphyllos Schltdl.
- Anguria rosea Kunth
- Anguria trifoliata (L.) L.
- Anguria trilobata (L.) Jacq.
- Cucumis pedata L. ex Crantz
- Cucumis pedate Crantz
- Cucumis pedatus L.
- Cucumis trifoliatus L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing subshrub.
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Psiguria pedata (commonly known as Caribbean pygmymelon) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico
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)
Costa Rica