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Trichosanthes
cucumerina
L.
Published In:
Species Plantarum 2: 1008. 1753. (1 May 1753) (
Sp. Pl.
)
Synonymy
Trichosanthes anguina L.
Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina (L.) Haines
Project Name Data
(Last Modified On 7/31/2013)
Acceptance :
Accepted
Taxon Profile
(Last Modified On 7/31/2013)
Distribution:
Comoros, Asia, New World, Australasia/Pacific, Possibly naturalized in Madagascar
Lifeform/Habit:
Herb, Vine
Vegetation Formation:
Dunes and Strand
Elevation:
0-499 m
Bioclimate:
Humid
Regions (Prov. Fianarantsoa):
Vatovavy (excluding Fitovinany)
Rarity:
Known only from 2-5 localities.
Other voucher specimes, including type(s) of synonyms:
Martin F. Geay - 7040 - P
Notes:
This species is commonly cultivated for its fruit called Snake Gourd or Serpent Gourd. It is used for its medicinal qualities and as a food source. Two collections were cited for the species in the
Flore
. The species has possibly become naturalized in Madagascar.
Red List Assessment
(Last Modified On 7/31/2013)
Red List assessment:
Least Concern
Lower Taxa
Trichosanthes
cucumerina
var.
anguina
(L.) Haines
=
Trichosanthes
cucumerina
L.
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