Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
bryoniifolius
ID:
509626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merxm.) Ghebret. & Thulin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 177 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508958

Common Names

  • Cucumis bryoniifolius
  • Bryoniifolious cucumis
  • Bryoniifolious melon

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Synonyms

  • Cucumella bryoniifolia (Merxm.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Cucumis umbrosus A.Meeuse & Strey [unknown]
  • Hymenosicyos bryoniifolius Merxm. [unknown]

Description

Cucumis bryoniifolius (also called Bryonie-leaf cucumber, among many other common names) is a species of annual herb in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cucumis bryoniifolius is used as a garden ornamental and its flowers are used for cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cucumis bryoniifolius has small yellow flowers with five petals. The fruits are globose, yellowish-brown berries with several seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cucumis bryoniifolius is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cucumis bryoniifolius

Cucumis bryoniifolius is native to India and can be found in moist, shady habitats in forests and along streambanks.

Cucumis bryoniifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cucumis bryoniifolius?

Cucumis bryoniifolius

What type of plant is Cucumis bryoniifolius?

It is a species of cucumber.

Where is Cucumis bryoniifolius found?

It is found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Species in the Cucumis genus

Cucumis rumphianus, Cucumis aetheocarpus, Cucumis bryoniifolius, Cucumis cinereus, Cucumis clavipetiolatus, Cucumis debilis, Cucumis engleri, Cucumis gracilis, Cucumis indicus, Cucumis javanicus, Cucumis kelleri, Cucumis kirkbridei, Cucumis leiospermus, Cucumis messorius, Cucumis reticulatus, Cucumis ritchiei, Cucumis silentvalleyi, Cucumis aculeatus, Cucumis africanus, Cucumis anguria, Cucumis asper, Cucumis baladensis, Cucumis canoxyi, Cucumis carolinus, Cucumis dipsaceus, Cucumis ficifolius, Cucumis globosus, Cucumis hastatus, Cucumis heptadactylus, Cucumis hirsutus, Cucumis humofructus, Cucumis hystrix, Cucumis insignis, Cucumis jeffreyanus, Cucumis kalahariensis, Cucumis maderaspatanus, Cucumis meeusei, Cucumis melo, Cucumis metuliferus, Cucumis myriocarpus, Cucumis picrocarpus, Cucumis prophetarum, Cucumis pubituberculatus, Cucumis pustulatus, Cucumis quintanilhae, Cucumis rigidus, Cucumis rostratus, Cucumis sacleuxii, Cucumis sagittatus, Cucumis sativus,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606856: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.
Amanuel G. Ghebretinsae: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghebret.' in the authors string.