869 observationsLeast Concern
Horned Melon
Cucumis metuliferus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Cucurbitales ›Family: Cucurbitaceae ›Genus: Cucumis
About
Cucumis metuliferus, horned melon or kiwano, also African horned cucumber or melon, jelly melon, hedged gourd, melano, is an annual vine in the cucumber and melon family, Cucurbitaceae. Its fruit has horn-like spines, hence the name "horned melon". Ripe fruit has orange skin and lime green, jelly-like flesh with a refreshingly fruity taste, and texture similar to a passionfruit or pomegranate. C. metuliferus is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is now grown in the United States,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Horned Melon is Cucumis metuliferus.
- The Horned Melon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Horned Melon belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Horned Melon belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Horned Melon belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Horned Melon belongs to the order Cucurbitales.
- Horned Melon belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae.
- Horned Melon belongs to the genus Cucumis.