Synonyms: Echinocystis araneosa; Echinocystis lanata; Echinocystis macrocarpus; Echinocystis muricata (heterotypic); Echinocystis polycarpa; Echinocystis racemosa (homotypic); Echinocystus macrocarpus; Echinopepon araneosus; Echinopepon horridus; Echinopepon lanatus; Echinopepon pringlei; Marah rusbyi; Micrampelis araneosa; Micrampelis lanata; Micrampelis macrocarpa (heterotypic); Micrampelis muricata (heterotypic); Micrampelis polycarpa; Micrampelis rusbyi; Momordica muricata (heterotypic); Momordica racemosa (homotypic)