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Trichosanthes Sericeifolia
''Trichosanthes'' is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines. They belong to the cucumber family (biology), family (Cucurbitaceae), and are closely related to ''Gymnopetalum''. ''Hodgsonia'', formerly included here, is usually considered a well-distinct genus nowadays. The shoots, tendrils, and leaf, leaves of some or possibly all species may be eaten as leaf vegetable, greens, and at least two species (serpent gourd, ''T. cucumerina'', and pointed gourd, ''T. dioica'') are grown commercially for their fleshy fruits used as vegetables, most popular in South Asia and Southeast Asia. At least two species (''Trichosanthes kirilowii, T. kirilowii'' and ''Trichosanthes rosthornii, T. rosthornii'') are grown for use in traditional Chinese medicine, where they are called the name ''gualou'' (). ''Trichosanthes'' is also known as a medicinal as well as poisonous plant in India. The herb has shown an ability to reduce chest congestion by breaking down phlegm and aiding in its removal fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trichosanthes Tricuspidata
''Trichosanthes tricuspidata'' is a climbing plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. Subspecies The following subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life: * ''T. t. asperifolia'' * ''T. t. seramensis'' * ''T. t. siberutensis'' * ''T. t. javanica'' * ''T. t. rotundata'' * ''T. t. tricuspidata'' * ''T. t. flavofila'' * ''T. t. strigosa'' * ''T. t. tomentosa'' Gallery Trichosanthes tricuspidata Blanco2.460.jpg File:Trichosanthes tricuspidata var. tomentosa 8.JPG, ''T. tricuspidata'' var. ''tomentosa'' (near Mananthavady Mananthavady is a municipality and ''taluk'' in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. Etymology The popular view on the etymology is that the word is derived from "Maane Eytha Vady" (English: "The place where an arrow was shot at the deer"). T ..., India) References Loureiro, João de (1790) ''Flora Cochinchinensis'' 2: 589. External links * * {{Taxonbar, from=Q10865852 tricuspidata Flora of tropical Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
