Lagenaria sphaerica
Lagenaria sphaerica is a herbaceous climber in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is commonly known as the wild melon.
| Wild melon | |
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| Fruit of Lagenaria sphaerica | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus: | Lagenaria |
| Species: | L. sphaerica |
| Binomial name | |
| Lagenaria sphaerica (Sond.) Naudin | |
These plants are found in low-lying areas from the Eastern Cape of South Africa to East Africa. The may grow along river floodplains or up into the canopy of riparian forests. They may also be found in coastal dune vegetation.
These plants produce large white flowers which attract many insects. The melon gourd is green and flecked with white.
Flowers
Climbing in Acacia sp.
References
- Pooley, E. (1998). A Field Guide to Wild Flowers: KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. ISBN 0-620-21500-3.
External links
- Dressler, S.; Schmidt, M. & Zizka, G. (2014). "Lagenaria sphaerica". African plants – a Photo Guide. Frankfurt/Main: Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg.
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