Coccinia abyssinica is a climbing vine native to eastern Africa, known for its edible fruits and tubers. This species belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers and melons.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Coccinia |
| Species | Coccinia abyssinica |
Similar in genus Coccinia
