Cucumis dipsaceus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dipsaceus
ID:
629519
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrenb. ex Spach
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. 6: 211 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628851
Common Names
- Teasel-leaved Cucumis
- Teasel-leaved False Daisy
- Teasel-leaved Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Momordica dasycarpa Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Cucumis dasycarpa Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
Description
Cucumis dipsaceus (also called Spiny Cucumber, among many other common names) is a species of cucumber in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous vine with spiny stems and leaves, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry habitats, such as scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Cucumis dipsaceus has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a source of essential oils. It has benefits such as providing shade and being a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cucumis dipsaceus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cucumis dipsaceus is an annual vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed in spring, or by stem cuttings in summer. The fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Where to Find Cucumis dipsaceus
Cucumis dipsaceus is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
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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-2746934: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrenb.' in the authors string.