Trichosanthes tricuspidata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTrichosanthes tricuspidata is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is a climbing plant native to the Andaman Islands, Borneo, Cambodia, Indonesia, Java, Laos, the Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Nicobar Islands, Sulawesi, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Description
A pumpkin family plant. It is a vine or soft climber. It can grow 5-6 m long. The tendrils are divided into 3. The leave vary. They have 3-5 lobes and are heart shaped at the base. The lobes are oval and have teeth along the edge. Male and female flowers are separate. Male flowers are in groups of 5-10 and female flowers occur singly. The flowers are white and the corolla petals are wedge shaped and fringed. The fruit are round or oval. They turn red when ripe and have orange streaks.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are cooked as a vegetable. The root is roasted or boiled and eaten. The seeds are roasted before eating.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are edible. They are cooked as a vegetable. The root is roasted or boiled and eaten. The seeds are roasted and then eaten. CAUTION: The fruit are poisonous.
Medicinal Uses
The plant is used in traditional medicine.
Known Hazards
The fruit are poisonous and must not be eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. In India it grows between 1,200-2,300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam,
Notes
It is used in medicine.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Akar kepayang, Akar lokan, A-pa-kas, Bolu teke, Indreni, Indreyni, Kalayar, Kayu keleka singga, Mo qua, Pul aek, Sentoh, Thowan
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