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Momordica cissoides

Momordica cissoides Planch. ex Benth.
Momordica cissoides
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Momordica cissoides is a species in the genus Momordica, belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It was first described in 1849 by Planch. ex Benth. and is native to regions in Guinea, including Base-Guinée, Guinée forestière, Haute-Guinée, and Moyenne-Guinée.

Description

Momordica cissoides is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as the gourd family. The species is part of the Momordica genus, which includes several climbing plants. It is native to specific regions in Guinea, where it is found in Base-Guinée, Guinée forestière, Haute-Guinée, and Moyenne-Guinée. The species was formally described in 1849 by Planch. ex Benth. and is recognized within the botanical community under this scientific name.

Distribution

Base-Guinée · Guinée forestière · Haute-Guinée · Moyenne-Guinée

Synonyms

Momordica maculataMomordica gracilisMomordica guttata

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