Peponium leucanthum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucanthum
ID:
1301955
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 275 II: 224 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301293
Common Names
- Peponium leucanthum
- White-flowered Peponium
- Leucanthum Peponium
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Peponium leucanthum (also called White-flowered peponium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It is an annual herb growing to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 5 cm diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Peponium leucanthum is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peponium leucanthum has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Peponium leucanthum is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It can be found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Peponium leucanthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peponium leucanthum?
Peponium leucanthum
What is the common name of Peponium leucanthum?
African Cucumber
What is the natural habitat of Peponium leucanthum?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Species in the Peponium genus
Peponium vogelii, Peponium sublitorale, Peponium lagenarioides, Peponium chirindense, Peponium pageanum, Peponium humbertii, Peponium racemosum, Peponium perrieri, Peponium poissonii, Peponium grandidieri, Peponium laceratum, Peponium hirtellum, Peponium seyrigii, Peponium betsiliense, Peponium boivinii, Peponium caledonicum, Peponium mackenii, Peponium chirindensis, Peponium cienkowskii, Peponium leucanthum,
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 tro-9201599: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.