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cucumeropsis
Scientific Name: Cucumeropsis
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cucumeropsis mannii
Cucumeropsis mannii, also known as Mann's cucumeropsis, is a melon species with edible seeds, primarily cultivated in West and Central Africa.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces fruits and seeds.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces fruits and seeds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cucumeropsis mannii Naudin
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Synonyms: Cucumeropsis edulis (Hook.f.) Cogn.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Protologue: Ann. Sci. Nat., sr. 5, 5: 30 (1866).
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to tropical Africa, west of the East African Rift.
- Specifically found from Guinea-Bissau to Southern Sudan, Uganda, and Angola.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a cucumber-like plant.
- Bears edible fruits approximately one foot in length and three inches in diameter (referring to Cucumeropsis edulis which is a synonym).
Genetic Information
- Chromosome number: 2n = 22
Traditional and Current Uses
- Grown for its seeds, which are used for food and as a source of oil.
- Seeds are prized for their oleaginous properties and nutritional value.
- Historically an important seed vegetable in West and Central Africa, especially with shifting cultivation practices.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Susceptible to a virus that causes severe mosaic disease.
Further Information
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K) Herbarium.
- The PLANTS Database (NRCS).
- WCSP (World Checklist of Selected Plant Families) database.