Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 685 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612965
Common Names
- Coccinia schliebenii
- Schlieben's Coccinia
- Schlieben's Ivy Gourd
Synonyms
- Coccinia calophylla Harms [unknown]
Description
Coccinia schliebenii (also called Schlieben's Ivy Gourd, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is a perennial vine that grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Coccinia schliebenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Coccinia schliebenii has white or yellowish-white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Seed: The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccinia schliebenii is a perennial climber that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Coccinia schliebenii
Coccinia schliebenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Coccinia schliebenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coccinia schliebenii?
Coccinia schliebenii
What is the common name of Coccinia schliebenii?
Schlieben's gourd
What is the natural habitat of Coccinia schliebenii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Coccinia genus
Coccinia abyssinica,
Coccinia adoensis,
Coccinia barteri,
Coccinia grandiflora,
Coccinia grandis,
Coccinia hirtella,
Coccinia keayana,
Coccinia lalambensis,
Coccinia longicarpa,
Coccinia longipetiolata,
Coccinia mackenii,
Coccinia megarrhiza,
Coccinia microphylla,
Coccinia mildbraedii,
Coccinia quinqueloba,
Coccinia racemiflora,
Coccinia rehmannii,
Coccinia schliebenii,
Coccinia senensis,
Coccinia sessilifolia,
Coccinia subglabra,
Coccinia subsessiliflora,
Coccinia trilobata,
Coccinia ogadensis,
Coccinia intermedia,
Coccinia pwaniensis,
Coccinia samburuensis,
Coccinia heterophylla,
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,