Cyclanthera hystrix Arn.

Species

Angiosperms > Cucurbitales > Cucurbitaceae > Cyclanthera

Characteristics

A pumpkin family herb. It has tendrils. The leaves have lobes and these are divided. The fruit is green and has long spikes.
Life form annual
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Growth support climber
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Sexuality monoecy
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Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

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Edible fruits
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Distribution

Cyclanthera hystrix world distribution map, present in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:292495-1
WFO ID wfo-0000631974
COL ID 32SQQ
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Synonyms

Momordica hystrix Cyclanthera hystrix