Tribe Trichosantheae Scientific name Trichosanthes Rank Genus | Subtribe Trichosanthinae Higher classification Cucurbits | |
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Lower classifications Snake gourd, Trichosanthes kirilowii, Pointed gourd, Trichosanthes cucumeroides, Club gourd | ||
Commercial cultivation of pointed gourd trichosanthes dioica parwal parval in bangladesh
Trichosanthes is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines. They belong to the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae), and are closely related to Gymnopetalum. Hodgsonia, formerly included here, is usually considered a well-distinct genus nowadays.
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- Commercial cultivation of pointed gourd trichosanthes dioica parwal parval in bangladesh
- Snake gourd trichosanthes cucumerina
- Selected species
- References
The shoots, tendrils, and leaves of some or possibly all species may be eaten as greens, and at least two species (serpent gourd, T. cucumerina, and point gourd, T. dioica) are grown commercially for their fleshy fruits used as vegetables, most popular in South Asia and Southeast Asia. At least two species (T. kirilowii and T. rosthornii) are grown for use in traditional Chinese medicine, where they are called the name gualou (Chinese: 瓜蒌; pinyin: guālóu). Trichosanthes is also known as a medicinal as well as poisonous plant in India. The herb has shown an ability to reduce chest congestion by breaking down phlegm and aiding in its removal from the lungs.
Snake gourd trichosanthes cucumerina
Selected species
In addition, several hybrids are known in this genus.
Formerly placed in Trichosanthes were for example Kedrostis foetidissima and Linnaeosicyos amara.
