Cucumis metuliferus, also known as African horned cucumber, horned melon, spiked melon, jelly melon, or kiwano, is an annual vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. The name "horned melon" comes from the fruit's horn-like spines. When fully ripe, the fruit has orange skin and lime-green, jelly-like flesh.

Kiwano melon is an exotic and nutrient-dense African fruit with numerous health benefits.

Kiwano melon is an unusual-looking fruit native to Africa's central and southern regions.

Cucumis metuliferus is the scientific name, but it is also known as horned melon and African horned cucumber.

When ripe, the kiwano melon's thick outer skin is bright orange and covered in small spiny projections or horns. The inner flesh is gelatinous, lime-green or yellow in color.