Siraitia grosvenorii
Arhatfruit, Buddhafruit
Other regional names: Monkfruit
- Monkfruit
Also known as: Momordica grosvenorii Swingle +1 more
- Momordica grosvenorii Swingle
- Thladiantha grosvenorii (Swingle) C.Jeffrey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Siraitia grosvenorii (commonly known as Arhatfruit or Buddhafruit) is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast