Horned Melon
Cucumis metuliferus
family
Cucurbitaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
NIL
NIL
For information only
Common names
Horned cucumber, African horned cucumber, Jelly melon, African horned melon, Hedged gourd, Melano.
The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile
Leaf arrangement:Simple
Leaf form:Alternate
Yellow
Green
Impact
Impact
Vegetative stem growth, either climbing or sprawling, exhibits typical cucurbit exuberance and the plants are capable of smothering nearby plant growth.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Vegetative stem growth, either climbing or sprawling, exhibits typical cucurbit exuberance and the plants are capable of smothering nearby plant growth.
