Zehneria is a genus of flowering plants of vines in the cucumber and gourd family Cucurbitaceae. It contains about 35 species ranging from Africa, through Southeast Asia to Australia and Oceania. The name honors botanical artist Joseph Zehner.

Zehneria marlothii or Creeping Wild Cucumber as it is commonly known is an annual herb. It has slender stems and very attractive pale green leaves & tendrils. From summer to autumn it bears small greenish-yellow/whitish flowers which are followed by reddish fruit.