Zehneria pisifera
W. J. de Wilde & Duyfjes
Cucurbitaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical climbing herb in the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) growing up to 2 m long.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Synonyms
Pilogyne pisifera (W. J. De Wilde & Duyfjes) W. J. de Wilde & Duyfjes
References (2)
- De Wilde, W. J. J. P. & Duyfjes, B. E. E., 2006, Redefinition of Zehneria and four new related Genera (Cucurbitaceae), with an enumeration of the Australasian and Pacific Species. Blumea 51:1-88
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
