Cyclanthera ribiflora Cogn.

Species

Angiosperms > Cucurbitales > Cucurbitaceae > Cyclanthera

Characteristics

A pumpkin family herb. It is a vine. The leaves have 3 lobes. The fruit are green and have long spines. They are 2.5 cm long.
Life form annual
Growth form herb
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 leaves
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Distribution

Cyclanthera ribiflora world distribution map, present in Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, and El Salvador

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:292517-1
WFO ID wfo-0000632011
COL ID 32SRR
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Synonyms

Cyclanthera eremocarpa Cyclanthera ribiflora Sicyos eremocarpus Elaterium biflorum Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. angustiloba Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. genuina Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. subintegrifolia Elaterium ribiflorum