Trichosanthes cucumerina

Characteristics

Dicots
CUCURBITACEAE
Trichosanthes
Trichosanthes cucumerina L.
SNAKEGOURD
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Not Native
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Classification

CUCURBITALES
CUCURBITACEAE
Trichosanthes
Trichosanthes cucumerina L. - SNAKEGOURD

Citation

TRICHOSANTHES CUCUMERINA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1008. 1753.
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INDIA: Without data (lectotype: Rheede, Hort. Malab. 8: t. 15. 1688). Lectotypified by Keraudren, in Aubreville & Leroy, Fl. Cambodge Laos Viet-Nam 15: 91. 1975.
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Species Distribution Map

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Specimens and Distribution

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Plant Photos

Trichosanthes cucumerina - 229
Trichosanthes cucumerina - Patricia Howell View Full Size
Trichosanthes cucumerina - 229
Trichosanthes cucumerina - Patricia Howell View Full Size