Cucumis jeffreyanus
Cucumis jeffreyanus
- Native to:
- Ethiopia | Kenya | Somalia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Cucumis
- Species:
- Cucumis jeffreyanus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Germination best at warm temperatures (25-30°C). Seeds benefit from pre-soaking for 12-24 hours.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI