Trichosanthes cucumerina subsp. villosula
Also known as: Anguina villosula (Cogn.) Kuntze +2 more
- Anguina villosula (Cogn.) Kuntze
- Trichosanthes villosula Cogn.
- Trichosanthes villosula var. nilgirensis Kundu
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Trichosanthes cucumerina subsp. villosula is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Trichosanthes cucumerina, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India
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)
Assam, Bangladesh
Base Species & Variations