Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
prophetarum
ID:
629639

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 32 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628971

Common Names

  • Prophet's Cucumber
  • Cucumis prophetarum
  • Wild Cucumber

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Synonyms

  • Cucumis amarus Stocks ex T.Anderson [unknown]
  • Cucumis arabicus Delile ex Naudin [unknown]
  • Cucumis foetidus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cucumis mascatensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Cucumis rheedei Kostel. [unknown]

Description

Cucumis prophetarum (also called Prophet's Cucumber, among many other common names) is a species of cucumber in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is an annual herbaceous vine with spiny leaves, native to India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry habitats, such as scrubland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Cucumis prophetarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, wounds, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cucumis prophetarum sub. dissectus (Naudin) C.Jeffrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cucumis prophetarum is yellow, with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is round and black, with a white stripe around the circumference. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and round, yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cucumis prophetarum 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 prophetarum

Cucumis prophetarum is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Cucumis prophetarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cucumis prophetarum?

Cucumis prophetarum

What is the common name of Cucumis prophetarum?

Prophet's Cucumber

What is the origin of Cucumis prophetarum?

South America

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,

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