Cucumis melo var. agrestis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCucumis melo, also known as melon, is a species of Cucumis that has been developed into many cultivated varieties. The fruit is a pepo. The flesh is either sweet or bland, with or without an aroma, and the rind can be smooth (such as honeydew), ribbed (such as European cantaloupe), wrinkled (such as Casaba melon), or netted (such as American cantaloupe). The species is sometimes referred to as muskmelon. However, there is no consensus about the usage of this term, as it can also be used as a specific name for the musky netted-rind American cantaloupe, or as a generic name for any sweet-flesh variety such the inodorous smooth-rind honeydew melon. The origin of melons is not known. Research has revealed that seeds and rootstocks were among the goods traded along the caravan routes of the Ancient World. Some botanists consider melons native to the Levant and Egypt, while others place their origin in Iran, India or Central Asia. Still others support an African origin; in modern times, wild melons can still be found in some African countries.
Description
An annual climbing herb in the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves, seeds, and fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Central Asia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, SE Asia, Tajikistan, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 25 Cucumis species.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 87 | 149 | 36 | 1.7 | — | 1 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Seeds | 7.4 | — | — | 29.6 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
References (2)
- Loukou, A. L., et al, 2006, Macronutrient composition of three cucurbit species cultivated for seed consumption in Côte d'Ivoire. Afr. J. Biotechnol.
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 189
