Momordica balsamina (common balsam apple).

Abstract Momordica balsamina is native to South Africa and tropical Africa, tropical Asia, Arabia, India and Australia. It is a trailing or climbing annual or perennial tendril-bearing herb. Introduced in parts of the Neotropics and North America and Pakistan, M. balsamina has been introduced intentionally, occurring in the wild as an escapee from cultivation. This species is used for medicinal purposes. M. balsamina is reported as an invasive species in India. It is very invasive in northern Australia, where it is found in highly disturbed habitats, outcompeting native vegetation. In Florida, gardeners have reported it as a noxious weed in gardens and allotments.