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Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.

Synonym: Cucumis maderaspatanus L.
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.
Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M. Roem.
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🗒 Synonyms
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🗒 Common Names
Malayalam
  • Kasappuchedi
  • Mukkalppeeram
  • Mukkapperam
Other
  • Chirati
  • Ghugri
  • Musumusukkai
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief
Flowering class: Dicot Habit: Climber
Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
Attributions Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
Contributors 
D. Narasimhan
Status UNDER_CREATION
Licenses CC_BY
References 
    Diagnostic Keys
    Description
    Habit: Climber
    G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
    Attributions G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY
    References 
      Prostrate or climbing scabrid herbs; tendrils simple. Leaves 4-8 x 3-7 cm, ovate-deltoid, angular or shallowly 3-5-lobed, base cordate, margin denticulate, apex accuminate, mucronate, scabrid on both sides; petiole to 6 cm. Male flowers in axillary, sessile clusters. Calyx tube to 2 mm, villous; lobes subulate, erect. Petals 5 , c. 3 mm long, ovate-oblong, obtuse, yellow. Stamens 3, free, inserted at base of calyx tube; anthers oblong, ciliate. Female flowers solitary or in clusters. Ovary villous. Berry c. 1.2 cm across, globose, red. Seeds lenticular, rugose.
      Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
      Attributions Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY
      References 
        No Data
        📚 Natural History
        Cyclicity
        Flowering and fruiting: Throughout the year
        Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
        Attributions Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
        Contributors 
        Status UNDER_CREATION
        Licenses CC_BY
        References 
          Miscellaneous Details
          Notes: Deciduous forests, also in the plains
          G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
          Attributions G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
          Contributors 
          Status UNDER_CREATION
          Licenses CC_BY
          References 
            No Data
            📚 Habitat and Distribution
            General Habitat
            Deciduous forests, also in the plains
            Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
            Attributions Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
            Contributors 
            Status UNDER_CREATION
            Licenses CC_BY
            References 
              Description
              Global Distribution

              India: Assam, Maharastra, Punjab; China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand

              Local Distribution

              Assam

              Dr. Chandra Barooah & Iftikher Ahmed (2014) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
              Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Iftikher Ahmed (2014) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
              Contributors 
              Status UNDER_CREATION
              Licenses CC_BY
              References 
                Global Distribution

                Paleotropics

                Indian distribution

                State - Kerala, District/s: All Districts

                Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
                Attributions Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
                Contributors 
                Status UNDER_CREATION
                Licenses CC_BY
                References 
                  Maharashtra: Common throughout Karnataka: Belgaum, Chikmagalur, Hassan, Mysore, N. Kanara Kerala: All districts Tamil Nadu: All districts
                  G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
                  Attributions G. Renu, Sanjana Julias Thilakar, D. Narasimhan, Centre for Floristic Research, Department of Botany, Madras Christian College, Tambaram
                  Contributors 
                  Status UNDER_CREATION
                  Licenses CC_BY
                  References 
                    No Data
                    📚 Occurrence
                    No Data
                    📚 Uses and Management
                    Uses
                    Medicinal
                    Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
                    Attributions Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
                    Contributors 
                    Status UNDER_CREATION
                    Licenses CC_BY
                    References 
                      No Data
                      📚 Information Listing
                      References
                      1. Melothria maderaspatana (L.) Cogn. in A. & C. DC., Monogr. Phan. 3: 623. 1881; Gamble, Fl. Pres. Madras 539(381). 1919; Chakrav., Fasc. Fl. Ind. 11: 83. 1982; Mohanan, Fl. Quilon Dist. 195. 1984; Ansari, Fl. Kasaragod Div. 177. 1985; Vajr., Fl. Palghat Dist. 213. 1990.
                      2. Bryonia cordifolia L., Sp. Pl. Pl. 1012. 1753.
                      3. Bryonia scabrella L.f., Suppl. Pl. 424. 1781.
                      4. Mukia maderaspatana (L.) Roem., Syn. Monogr. 2: 47. 1846; Antony, Syst. Stud. Fl. Kottayam Dist. 179. 1989; Manilal & Sivar., Fl. Calicut 123. 1982; Ramach. & V.J. Nair, Fl. Cannanore Dist. 200. 1988; Babu, Fl. Malappuram Dist. 296. 1990; M. Mohanan & Henry, Fl. Thiruvanthapuram 209. 1994; Subram., Fl. Thenmala Div. 154. 1995; Sasidh. et al., Bot. Stud. Med. Pl. Kerala 16. 1996; Sasidh. & Sivar., Fl. Pl. Thrissur For. 204. 1996; Sasidh., Fl. Shenduruny WLS 135. 1997; Sivar. & Mathew, Fl. Nilambur 294. 1997; Sasidh., Fl. Periyar Tiger Reserve 155. 1998; Sasidh., Fl. Chinnar WLS 137. 1999; Sasidh., Fl. Parambikulam WLS 136. 2002; Anil Kumar et al., Fl. Pathanamthitta 236. 2005; Sunil & Sivadasan, Fl. Alappuzha Dist. 323. 2009; Ratheesh Narayanan, Fl. Stud. Wayanad Dist. 393. 2009.
                      5. Cucumis maderaspatanus L., Sp. Pl. 1012. 1753.
                      6. Mukia scabrella (L. f.) Arn. in Hook.'s, J. Bot. 3: 276. 1841; Hook. f., Fl. Brit. India 2: 623. 1879.
                      1. Flora of Tamil Nadu, VOL. I, 1983
                      Information Listing > References
                      1. Melothria maderaspatana (L.) Cogn. in A. & C. DC., Monogr. Phan. 3: 623. 1881; Gamble, Fl. Pres. Madras 539(381). 1919; Chakrav., Fasc. Fl. Ind. 11: 83. 1982; Mohanan, Fl. Quilon Dist. 195. 1984; Ansari, Fl. Kasaragod Div. 177. 1985; Vajr., Fl. Palghat Dist. 213. 1990.
                      2. Bryonia cordifolia L., Sp. Pl. Pl. 1012. 1753.
                      3. Bryonia scabrella L.f., Suppl. Pl. 424. 1781.
                      4. Mukia maderaspatana (L.) Roem., Syn. Monogr. 2: 47. 1846; Antony, Syst. Stud. Fl. Kottayam Dist. 179. 1989; Manilal & Sivar., Fl. Calicut 123. 1982; Ramach. & V.J. Nair, Fl. Cannanore Dist. 200. 1988; Babu, Fl. Malappuram Dist. 296. 1990; M. Mohanan & Henry, Fl. Thiruvanthapuram 209. 1994; Subram., Fl. Thenmala Div. 154. 1995; Sasidh. et al., Bot. Stud. Med. Pl. Kerala 16. 1996; Sasidh. & Sivar., Fl. Pl. Thrissur For. 204. 1996; Sasidh., Fl. Shenduruny WLS 135. 1997; Sivar. & Mathew, Fl. Nilambur 294. 1997; Sasidh., Fl. Periyar Tiger Reserve 155. 1998; Sasidh., Fl. Chinnar WLS 137. 1999; Sasidh., Fl. Parambikulam WLS 136. 2002; Anil Kumar et al., Fl. Pathanamthitta 236. 2005; Sunil & Sivadasan, Fl. Alappuzha Dist. 323. 2009; Ratheesh Narayanan, Fl. Stud. Wayanad Dist. 393. 2009.
                      5. Cucumis maderaspatanus L., Sp. Pl. 1012. 1753.
                      6. Mukia scabrella (L. f.) Arn. in Hook.'s, J. Bot. 3: 276. 1841; Hook. f., Fl. Brit. India 2: 623. 1879.
                      7. Flora of Tamil Nadu, VOL. I, 1983

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                      🐾 Taxonomy
                      RootRoot
                      KingdomPlantae
                      PhylumTracheophyta
                      ClassMagnoliopsida
                      OrderCucurbitales
                      FamilyCucurbitaceae
                      GenusCucumis
                      SpeciesCucumis maderaspatanus L.
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