Trichosanthes dioica
Also known as: Anguina dioica (Roxb.) Kuntze +3 more
- Anguina dioica (Roxb.) Kuntze
- Trichosanthes dioica var. sagittifolia Chakrav.
- Trichosanthes officinalis Buch.-Ham. ex G.Don
- Trichosanthes officinalis Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Trichosanthes dioica is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is.