Momordica rumphii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rumphii
ID:
377672
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 87(3): 144 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377004
Common Names
- Rumph's Balsam-Apple
- Momordica rumphii
- Rumph's Bitter Gourd
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Momordica rumphii (also called Rumph's 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 rumphii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Momordica rumphii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Momordica rumphii 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 rumphii
Momordica rumphii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical climates. It is typically found in open areas with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil.
Momordica rumphii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Momordica rumphii?
Momordica rumphii
Where is Momordica rumphii found?
Momordica rumphii is found in tropical Africa.
What is the flowering period of Momordica rumphii?
Momordica rumphii flowers from May to October.
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,
References
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20006382-1: Based on the initial data import