Cucumis engleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engleri
ID:
509631
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) Ghebret. & Thulin
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 177 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508963
Common Names
- Engler's Cucumber
- Cucumis Engleri
- Engler's Wild Cucumber
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- Kedrostis engleri Gilg [unknown]
- Cucumella engleri (Gilg) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
Description
Cucumis engleri (also called Engler's 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 engleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cucumis engleri 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cucumis engleri is a fast-growing annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in spring. The seeds should be planted 1-2 cm deep and spaced 10-15 cm apart. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Cucumis engleri
Cucumis engleri is native to India and can be found in moist, shady habitats in forests and along streambanks.
Cucumis engleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cucumis engleri?
Cucumis engleri
What type of plant is Cucumis engleri?
It is a species of cucumber.
Where is Cucumis engleri 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-2606860: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Amanuel G. Ghebretinsae: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghebret.' in the authors string.