Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
sacleuxii
ID:
629658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paill. & Bois

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Natl. Acclim. France 37: 371 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628990

Common Names

  • Sacleux's Cucumber
  • Cucumis sacleuxii
  • Wild Cucumber

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Synonyms

  • Cucumis sativus usambarensis A.Zimm. [unknown]
  • Oreosyce aspera Cogn. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cucumis sacleuxii is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cucumis sacleuxii 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 sacleuxii is a warm season annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be planted in early spring, 1/2 inch deep and spaced 12-18 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three weeks. The fruits should be harvested when they are ripe and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Where to Find Cucumis sacleuxii

Cucumis sacleuxii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Cucumis sacleuxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cucumis sacleuxii?

Cucumis sacleuxii

What is the common name of Cucumis sacleuxii?

Sacleux's Cucumber

What is the origin of Cucumis sacleuxii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2747060: Based on the initial data import
Désiré Georges Jean Marie Bois (1856-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bois' in the authors string.
Justin Paillot (1828-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paill.' in the authors string.