American Melonleaf
Cayaponia americana
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © afranck (iNaturalist #59098015)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Cayaponia
- Species:
- Cayaponia americana
- USDA Symbol:
- CAAM15
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, greenish-yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions