Cyclanthera tamnoides

Cyclanthera tamnoides

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Genus:
Cyclanthera
Species:
Cyclanthera tamnoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
yellow, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
pollinators

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (21-27°C). Direct sowing after frost danger is effective.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI