EUREIANDRA FORMOSA
Author:
Joseph Dalton Hooker, 1867
Family:
CUCURBITACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
Hook. fil. (1867). In: Benth. & Hook. f., Gen. 1: 825.
Collection number:
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Thickness:
20 Centimetres
Height:
3-4 Metres
Propagate:
Seeds
CITES:
Synonyms:
Adenopus diversifolius Cogn.
Eureiandra schweinfurthii Cogn.
Eureiandra congolensis Cogn.
Eureiandra bequaertii De Wild.
It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Nigeria, Sudan and Zaïre. It grows in a well drained soil with some water and some sun. The thickened rootstock can grow to 20 centimetres in diameter, the vines can grow up to three or four metres. The flowers are golden-yellow.
The genera name from Greek eu; 'truly' - rei -; 'unknown' and aner; ' stamen'. The species name means 'beautiful'. Any further information will be appreciated: E-m@il.me
Flower
Golden-Yellow
Soil
Mix
Water
Medium
Sun
Medium
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