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apodanthera

Scientific Name: Apodanthera

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Category: Dicot

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Apodanthera: A Botanical Overview

Apodanthera is a genus of plants belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as the gourd family. This overview compiles available information about this genus from various botanical resources.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Apodanthera species, like Apodanthera undulata, are sprawling vines.
  • Animals have been observed grazing on the vines of Apodanthera congestiflora.

Considerations for Children

  • Apodanthera herrerae, known as Ckoto-Ckoto, has an edible tuber.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Apodanthera Arn.
  • Family: Cucurbitaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Major Group: Angiosperms (Flowering plants)
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 22343
  • Synonyms/Related Genera: Gurania

Common Names

  • Apodanthera undulata: Melon Loco, Melon-Loco
  • Apodanthera biflora: Yuca de monte (local name)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Several Apodanthera species are native to North America and Mexico:
    • Apodanthera undulata: Western Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico as far south as Oaxaca.
  • The genus has also been revised in Bahia State, Brazil, where several new species have been described.
  • Some species are found in South America.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Apodanthera undulata: A lower elevation sprawling perennial, monoecious vine with thick root stems spreading herbage harshly appressed. The leaves are densely hairy and fold up.
  • Apodanthera sagittifolia: A rare vine from Argentina, reaching a length of 3 meters, producing yellow flowers about 0.5 cm in diameter.
  • Apodanthera laciniosa: Lianas monicas with thin, sulcate stems, glabrous to pubescent.

Traditional Uses

  • Apodanthera herrerae, known as Ckoto- Ckoto, is grown for its edible tuber.

Specific Species Details

  • Apodanthera aspera Cogn.
  • Apodanthera biflora Cogn.: Chemical composition of roots and seeds reported in studies.
  • Apodanthera cinerea Cogn. ex Ule
  • Apodanthera congestiflora: Vines are grazed by animals.
  • Apodanthera hindii C.Jeffrey
  • Apodanthera mathewsii Arn. ex Hook.
  • Apodanthera sagittifolia (Cogn.) Mart.Crov. var. dissecta
  • Apodanthera undulata A. Gray: Found in the Sonora Desert, from Arizona to Mexico. It grows in hot, rather hostile environments. It is currently blooming in Arizona.

External Resources

  • Wikispecies
  • The Plant List Version 1.1
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • Index Nominum Genericorum (ING)
  • Discover Life
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • Tropicos
  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)