Cucumis melo

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Cucurbitales Family: Cucurbitaceae Genus: Cucumis

cantaloupe, honeydew melon

Description

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Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

Dispersal Agents

Wind

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 1011 (1753)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Cucumis melo Honolulu, Kalihi area, Palama Market on Dillingham Hwy. Preserved_Specimen Rind bright yellow, smooth, with lengthwise white stripes. Odor and flavor rather like a honeydew; flesh pale yellow and very soft. Staples, G.W. 754 Oahu BISH 1991-09-12