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 scabra is a perennial climbing or trailing herb. The herb can climb up to 10 m long. The older parts of the stems are woody with corky-ridged bark. Its leaves are triangular to ovate in shape, cordate at the base, deep green, and scabrid punctate above. The fruit is oval shaped and bright red.