Ceratosanthes palmata
(L.) Urb.
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Description
A herbaceous vine in the Cucurbitaceae (pumpkin) family found in subtropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The young shoots are used as a vegetable, and the shoots, leaves, and flowers are edible.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are used as a vegetable.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Nepal,
Synonyms
Ceratosanthes corniculata (Lam.) Cogn.Ceratosanthes gracilis Cogn.Ceratosanthes latiloba Cogn.Ceratosanthes latiloba var. acutiloba Cogn.Ceratosanthes tuberosa J. F. Gmel.Trichosanthes corniculata Lam.Trichosanthes palmata L.Trichosanthes tuberosa (J. F. Gmel.) Willd.
Also Known As
Indreyni
References (2)
- Dangol, D. R. et al, 2017, Wild Edible Plants in Nepal. Proceedings of 2nd National Workshop on CUAOGR, 2017.
- Shrestha, S., 2021, Wild Edible Plants of Dhankuta, Eastern Nepal. Rupantaran : A Multidisciplinary Journal Vol. V : pp 100-109, September, 2021 p 103
