This member of the Cucurbitaceae family was described by Monique Keraudren in 1960. It is found on south-western Madagascar, growing in well drained soil with some water and some sun. The potato-like roots can grow to three centimetres in diameter, the branches to 40 centimetres height. The flowers are white. The genera is n amed after A. Seyrig, a French entomologist. The species is named for the many flowers. Photo by Panos & Stavros.

