Cerrado watermelon
Melothria campestris

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A climbing plant. The stems can be 4 m long. The leaves have deep lobes. The flowers are small and yellow-green. The fruit are cylinder shaped and berry like. They are striped light and dark green. They are juicy sweet pulp.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas. It has been recorded at 1,150 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, North America, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

PLants can be grown from fresh seed.

Its other names

Local names

Melancia de tatu, Melancia do campo

Synonyms

Melancium campestre Naudin;