Ctenolepis
Blastania cerasiformis
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Bernard DUPONT (www.flickr.com) from FRANCE
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Blastania
- Species:
- Blastania cerasiformis
- USDA Symbol:
- CTCE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions