Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
377698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schumach.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Beskr. Guin. Pl. : 426 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377030

Common Names

  • Foul-Smelling Balsam-Apple
  • Momordica foetida
  • Foul-Smelling Bitter Gourd

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Synonyms

  • Momordica vogelii Planch. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Momordica mannii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Momordica morkorra A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Momordica schimperiana Naudin [unknown]
  • Momordica cucullata Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cucumis cordifolius E.Mey. ex Sond. [unknown]
  • Momordica cordifolia Sond. [unknown]

Description

Momordica foetida (also called Fetid momordica, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has a sprawling growth habit and can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Momordica foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Momordica foetida is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Momordica foetida is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Momordica foetida

Momordica foetida can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Momordica foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Momordica foetida?

Momordica foetida

What type of plant is Momordica foetida?

It is a vine

What are the uses of Momordica foetida?

It is used as a medicinal plant and for food

Species in the Momordica genus

Momordica subangulata, Momordica welwitschii, Momordica angolensis, Momordica angustisepala, Momordica cochinchinensis, Momordica cissoides, Momordica cordata, Momordica clarkeana, Momordica cabraei, Momordica balsamina, Momordica charantia, Momordica camerounensis, Momordica parvifolia, Momordica multiflora, Momordica obtusisepala, Momordica rumphii, Momordica silvatica, Momordica racemiflora, Momordica enneaphylla, Momordica foetida, Momordica denudata, Momordica dissecta, Momordica denticulata, Momordica macrosperma, Momordica jeffreyana, Momordica humilis, Momordica sahyadrica, Momordica argillicola, Momordica mossambica, Momordica littorea, Momordica henriquesii, Momordica corymbifera, Momordica cymbalaria, Momordica dioica, Momordica trifoliolata, Momordica boivinii, Momordica cardiospermoides, Momordica kirkii, Momordica repens, Momordica gilgiana, Momordica pterocarpa, Momordica friesiorum, Momordica anigosantha, Momordica spinosa, Momordica leiocarpa, Momordica glabra, Momordica sessilifolia, Momordica peteri, Momordica rostrata, Momordica calantha,

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,