Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
leiospermus
ID:
509637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight & Arn.) Ghebret. & Thulin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 177 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508969

Common Names

  • Smooth Cucumber
  • Cucumis Leiospermus
  • Smooth Wild Cucumber

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Synonyms

  • Mukia leiosperma Wight [unknown]
  • Melothria leiosperma Cogn. [unknown]
  • Bryonia leiosperma Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Bryonia wightiana Wall. [unknown]

Description

Cucumis leiospermus (also called Smooth 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 leiospermus is used to make pickles and can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, indigestion, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cucumis leiospermus has yellow flowers with five petals and a central pistil. The seeds are small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cucumis leiospermus 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 leiospermus

Cucumis leiospermus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Cucumis leiospermus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cucumis leiospermus?

Cucumis leiospermus

What type of plant is Cucumis leiospermus?

It is a species of cucumber.

Where is Cucumis leiospermus 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-2606866: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Amanuel G. Ghebretinsae: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghebret.' in the authors string.