CERATOSANTHES TUBEROSA

The flower by Roberto Guerra. Johann Friedrich Gmelin, 1791 CUCURBITACEAE South America, Caribbean Islands Mix Medium Maximum 20 Centimetres 2 Metres Greenish White - Yellow - Maroon - Brown Seeds - Might be: Ceratosanthes palmata, Ignatz Urban, 1918. Trichosanthes corniculata, Lamarck, 1783 It seems to be a bit difficult to find information on this member of the Cucurbitaceae family. It was given this name by Johann Friedrich Gmel in 1791, and is found in the Northern part of the South America. It grows in a well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The flowers are yellow, white, maroon and brownish-green. If you know more: E-m@il.me. Name from Greek: Keratos 'a horn' and anthos 'a flower', alluding to the shape of the petals. The species name reefers to the swollen roots. Tribe Melothrieae, SubTribe Dendrosicyinae. ') Accordantly to the latest taxonomic system; APG IV 2016 is Asclepiadaceae now part of the Apocynaceae.