Trichosanthes edulis
Also known as: Trichosanthes neoguineana C.H.Yueh & Lu Q.Huang +2 more
- Trichosanthes neoguineana C.H.Yueh & Lu Q.Huang
- Trichosanthes papuaensis Lu Q.Huang
- Trichosanthes trifida C.H.Yueh & Lu Q.Huang
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Trichosanthes edulis is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea, Philippines
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms