Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 479 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612970
Common Names
- Coccinia subglabra
- Smooth-leaved Coccinia
- Smooth-leaved Ivy Gourd
Description
Coccinia subglabra (also called Smooth 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 subglabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Coccinia subglabra 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 subglabra is a perennial vine that can reach up to 10 feet in length. It is native to tropical Africa and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Once established, the vine can be trained to climb a trellis or other support.
Where to Find Coccinia subglabra
Coccinia subglabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Coccinia subglabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coccinia subglabra?
Coccinia subglabra
What is the common name of Coccinia subglabra?
Subglabrous gourd
What is the natural habitat of Coccinia subglabra?
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,