Trichosanthes pentaphylla
Red Gourd
Also known as: Anguina pentaphylla (F.Muell.) Kuntze
- Anguina pentaphylla (F.Muell.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Australasia, Trichosanthes pentaphylla (commonly known as Red Gourd) is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Queensland