Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
rehmii
ID:
608553

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Winter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 20: 209 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607885

Common Names

  • Rehmii citrullus
  • Citrullus rehmii
  • Citrullus rehmii var. rehmii

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Description

Citrullus rehmii (also called Rehmann's watermelon, among many other common names) is a species of watermelon native to tropical Africa. It is an annual herbaceous plant with trailing stems that can reach up to 1 meter in length. It is found in wet savannas and other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Citrullus rehmii is used for its edible fruits and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citrullus rehmii is yellow and trumpet-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citrullus rehmii is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Citrullus rehmii

Citrullus rehmii is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and in Madagascar.

Citrullus rehmii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citrullus rehmii?

Citrullus rehmii

What is the common name of Citrullus rehmii?

Rehm's watermelon

What is the natural habitat of Citrullus rehmii?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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