Coccinia grandiflora

Coccinia grandiflora Cogn. ex Engl.

Coccinia grandiflora is a species in the genus Coccinia, belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. It was first described in 1895 by Alfred Cogniaux and later published in 1894 by Engler. This plant is native to East Africa and has a global distribution.

Description

Coccinia grandiflora is a member of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and is part of the genus Coccinia. It was first described by Alfred Cogniaux and formally published in 1894 by Engler. The species is native to East Africa and has since been found to have a global presence. It is part of a genus that includes several climbing or trailing plants, many of which are known for their edible fruits or medicinal uses.