Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 928 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375891
Common Names
- Subangulata Momordica
- Subangulata Balsam-Apple
- Subangulata Bitter-Gourd
Synonyms
- Momordica subangulata renigera (Wall. ex G.Don) W.J.de Wilde [unknown]
- Momordica subangulata subangulata [unknown]
- Momordica renigera Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
- Momordica eberhardtii Gagnep. [unknown]
- Momordica laotica Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Momordica subangulata (also called Subangular Balsam Apple, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It has heart-shaped leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It grows in wetland and forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Momordica subangulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Momordica subangulata is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, triangular nut. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Momordica subangulata is a perennial plant that grows in sunny, well-drained areas. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or autumn and kept moist until they root.
Where to Find Momordica subangulata
Momordica subangulata is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady areas. It is commonly found in wetland areas, such as swamps, marshes, and along riverbanks.
Momordica subangulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Momordica subangulata?
Momordica subangulata
What is the common name of Momordica subangulata?
Subangulata bitter melon
What is the family of Momordica subangulata?
Cucurbitaceae
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,