Cucumeropsis — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Cucumeropsis recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Cucumeropsis mannii
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Cucumeropsis mannii

Cucumeropsis mannii

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Cultivation

Growing best in dappled shade, the plant does not do well in the open or on flat land. Grows best in a soil rich in manure or partially decomposed organic matter. The seed is usually sown at the start of the rainy season and a crop of seeds can be harvested 6 - 8 months later.

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