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Author:  Monique Keraudren 1960
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Habitat:   Madagascar
Soil:   Grit or coconut fibres
Water:   Medium
Sun:   Maximum
Thickness:  8 centimetres
Height:  25 centimetres
Flower:   Orange
Propagate:   Seeds/Cuttings
Names:   -
Synonyms:  -

This member of the Cucurbitaceae family was described by Monique Keraudren in 1960. It is found on Madagascar, growing epiphytic with some water and lots of sun. It will form an underground caudex which can get 8 centimetres in diameter. The grey stems will reach for 25 centimetres. The flowers are orange and the small fruits dark orange to red. It can be reproduced both by seeds and cuttings.