Genus Trichosanthes
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Belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, the genus Trichosanthes is a group comprising 148 taxa. It is widespread across Tropical Asia, and is also natively found in Temperate Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical and subtropical environments.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 148 taxa (105 base species, 43 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Tropical Asia (121), Temperate Asia (48), Australasia (11)
- Primary Climates: Wet Tropical (99), Subtropical (26), Seasonally Dry Tropical (14)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (13), Annuals & Biennials (6), Shrubs (2)
148 taxa found