Coccinia — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Coccinia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Coccinia adoensis
Coccinia adoensis
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
A plant of semi-arid areas in the tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 2,300 metres. Often found in deep shade in the wild. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Coccinia grandis
Coccinia grandis
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Coccinia grandis is native to tropical and sub-tropical zones. It is not very cold-hardy, only tolerating light frosts, and so generally does not succeed outdoors in the temperate zone. However, it may succeed and fruit if grown as an annual outdoors in areas that have hot summers if given a suitable position and preferably started off early in the greenhouse.
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Coccinia sessilifolia
Coccinia sessilifolia
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun or light shade in a well-drained soil. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Coccinia trilobata
Coccinia trilobata
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position in a moist but well-drained soil. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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