Cucumis zeyheri
Cucumis zeyheri Sond.
Cucumis zeyheri is a species in the genus Cucumis, belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. It was first described in 1862 by Sond. The species is native to several regions in southern Africa, including AU, Botswana, the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Description
Cucumis zeyheri is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as the gourd family. It is distributed across a range of southern African countries, including AU, Botswana, the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The species was formally published in 1862 by Sond. Its presence in these regions indicates an adaptation to the local climates and ecosystems of southern Africa.
Distribution
AU · Botswana · Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Mozambique · Namibia · Northern Provinces · Swaziland · Zambia · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Cucumis diniaeCucumis africanus var. zeyheriCucumis prophetarum subsp. zeyheri
