Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 4: 225 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612973
Common Names
- Coccinia subsessiliflora
- Subsessile-flowered Coccinia
- Subsessile-flowered Ivy Gourd
Description
Coccinia subsessiliflora (also called Subsessile-flowered 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 subsessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are edible and can be cooked like spinach. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Coccinia subsessiliflora 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 subsessiliflora is an evergreen vine native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Coccinia subsessiliflora
Coccinia subsessiliflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Coccinia subsessiliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coccinia subsessiliflora?
Coccinia subsessiliflora
What is the common name of Coccinia subsessiliflora?
Subsessile-flowered gourd
What is the natural habitat of Coccinia subsessiliflora?
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,