Cyclanthera tenuisepala
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCyclanthera tenuisepala is a species of flowering plants in the family Cucurbitaceae found in Costa Rica.
Description
A pumpkin family vine. It is a creeper. The leaves have 3-5 lobes. The leaves are 3-13 cm long by 3-20 cm wide. There are 5-10 seeds.
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Edible Uses
Young fruits and young shoots are cooked and eaten, or eaten raw or fermented in milk.
Traditional Uses
The young fruit and young shoots are cooked and eaten. They are also eaten raw or fermented in milk.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Guatemala, South America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Achochilla, Achucha, Caiba, Caifa, Maxixe-do-mato, Pepinillo, Pepinito
References (2)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 288
- Kujawska, M. & Luczaj, L., 2015, Wild Edible Plants Used by the Polish Community in Misiones, Argentina. Human Ecology 43:855-869
