Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
rumphianus
ID:
507583

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scheff.) H.Schaef.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 168 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506915

Common Names

  • Cucumis rumphianus
  • Rumphian Cucumber
  • Rumphian Melon

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Synonyms

  • Mukia rumphiana (Scheff.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes [unknown]
  • Melothria rumphiana Scheff. [unknown]
  • Mukia rumphiana tomentosa W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes [unknown]

Description

Cucumis rumphianus (also called Rumphius' cucumber, among many other common names) is a vine with yellow flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, and in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cucumis rumphianus is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cucumis rumphianus is small and white in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cucumis rumphianus is a perennial vine that is native to India. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Where to Find Cucumis rumphianus

Cucumis rumphianus is native to Indonesia.

Cucumis rumphianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cucumis rumphianus?

Cucumis rumphianus

What type of plant is Cucumis rumphianus?

Climbing vine

What is the habitat of Cucumis rumphianus?

Tropical forests

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

Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.