Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Miss. Ém. Laurent 1: 421 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255595
Common Names
- Cabrae Omphalocarpum
- Omphalocarpum cabrae
- Cabrae's Omphalocarpum
Description
Omphalocarpum cabrae (also called African Cucumber, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Omphalocarpum cabrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Omphalocarpum cabrae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Omphalocarpum cabrae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 28 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Omphalocarpum cabrae
Omphalocarpum cabrae can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Omphalocarpum cabrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Omphalocarpum cabrae?
Omphalocarpum cabrae
What is the natural habitat of Omphalocarpum cabrae?
The natural habitat of Omphalocarpum cabrae is tropical rainforests.
What is the distribution of Omphalocarpum cabrae?
The distribution of Omphalocarpum cabrae is limited to Central and South America.
Species in the Omphalocarpum genus
Omphalocarpum adolfi-friederici,
Omphalocarpum agglomeratum,
Omphalocarpum ahia,
Omphalocarpum bequaertii,
Omphalocarpum boyankombo,
Omphalocarpum bracteatum,
Omphalocarpum brieyi,
Omphalocarpum busange,
Omphalocarpum cabrae,
Omphalocarpum claessensii,
Omphalocarpum elatum,
Omphalocarpum ghesquierei,
Omphalocarpum lecomteanum,
Omphalocarpum lescrauwaetii,
Omphalocarpum lujai,
Omphalocarpum massoko,
Omphalocarpum mayumbense,
Omphalocarpum mortehanii,
Omphalocarpum ogouense,
Omphalocarpum pachysteloides,
Omphalocarpum pedicellatum,
Omphalocarpum procerum,
Omphalocarpum sankuruense,
Omphalocarpum sphaerocarpum,
Omphalocarpum strombocarpum,
Omphalocarpum torosum,
Omphalocarpum vermoesenii,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,