Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd)

Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd) creamy white flower close up on deep green foliage vine leaves.
Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd) creamy white flower against a dense background of lobed green leaves.

Botanical name: Coccinia palmata

Common name: Scarlet Gourd

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowers

Similar plants: Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd)


Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd) yellow flower amidst dense green leaves, climbing vine plant close up.
Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd) yellow flower nestled among five-lobed green leaves on a climbing vine.
Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd) cream flower close up with orange center on green foliage
Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd) flower reveals delicate cream petals surrounding a ruffled orange center section.
Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd) green leaves close up isolated on a yellow background
Coccinia palmata (Scarlet Gourd) with distinct five-lobed green leaf structure against a light background


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