Trichosanthes celebica
Cogn.
Cucurbitaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A pumpkin family plant. It is a climber. It grows 10 m long. The leafy stem is 2-3 mm wide. The leaves are oval and 6.5 cm long by 4,5 cm wide. The fruit are red when ripe. The seeds are blackish.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as a vegetable.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Anguina celebica (Cogn.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Akar tiga chabang, Mentimun dendang, Timun dendang lunjong
References (5)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 2218
- Heyne, K., 1927, p 1424
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 190
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 79
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
