Momordica humilis
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Olifantsbad picnic site, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Photo: Bart Wursten
Olifantsbad picnic site, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Raphanocarpus humilis Cogn. Raphanocarpus welwitschii Hook.f. |
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| Status: | Native |
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| Derivation of specific name: | humilis: humble, low-growing or dwarf |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Southern Angola and Namibia. |
| Provinces: | BE,CU,NA |
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| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Friday 21 August 2026 |
| Literature: |
Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2008). Plants of Angola Strelitzia 22 SANBI, Pretoria Page 65. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Momordica humilisAfrican Plant Database: Momordica humilis
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Momordica humilis
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Momordica humilis
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Momordica humilis
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iNaturalist: Momordica humilis
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Momordica humilis
JSTOR Plant Science: Momordica humilis
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Momordica humilis
Plants of the World Online: Momordica humilis
Tropicos: Momordica humilis
Wikipedia: Momordica humilis