Cyclanthera brachystachya
Cyclanthera brachystachya (DC.) Cogn.
Cyclanthera brachystachya, known as the exploding cucumber, is a herbaceous vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is cultivated for its novelty and has edible fruit.
Description
Cyclanthera brachystachya (DC.) Cogn., a member of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), is a vine native to regions including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. It was first described in 1877. Commonly referred to as the exploding cucumber, this plant is typically grown for its unusual characteristics, though its fruit is also edible. The species is found in the Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Karagabí and other parts of South and Central America.
Distribution
Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Karagabí · SE · Antioquia, Cauca, Cundinamarca · DK · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · El Salvador · Guatemala · Jawa · Nicaragua · Venezuela
Synonyms
Cyclanthera bourgaeanaCyclanthera costaricensisCyclanthera explodensCyclanthera explodens var. intermediaCyclanthera explodens var. trifidaCyclanthera glaucaElaterium brachystachyumCyclanthera costaricensis var. angustilobaCyclanthera glauca var. angustiloba
