Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
densiflora
ID:
408688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rugayah

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 11: 252 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408020



Common Names

  • Densiflora Snake Gourd
  • Densiflora Trichosanthes
  • Trichosanthes Densiflora


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Description

Trichosanthes densiflora (also called Chinese cucumber, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the gourd family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosanthes densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichosanthes densiflora are white or pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosanthes densiflora is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will form roots and can be cut off the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Trichosanthes densiflora

Trichosanthes densiflora is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Trichosanthes densiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Trichosanthes densiflora?

Dense-flowered Snake Gourd

What is the scientific name of Dense-flowered Snake Gourd?

Trichosanthes densiflora

What is the native range of Trichosanthes densiflora?

India

Species in the Trichosanthes genus

Trichosanthes hastata, Trichosanthes globosa, Trichosanthes fissibracteata, Trichosanthes ellipsoidea, Trichosanthes dolichosperma, Trichosanthes edulis, Trichosanthes floresana, Trichosanthes elmeri, Trichosanthes emarginata, Trichosanthes erosa, Trichosanthes laeoica, Trichosanthes kirilowii, Trichosanthes kostermansii, Trichosanthes khasiana, Trichosanthes hosokawae, Trichosanthes ishigakiensis, Trichosanthes dentifera, Trichosanthes inthanonensis, Trichosanthes auriculata, Trichosanthes beccariana, Trichosanthes dieniensis, Trichosanthes cucumerina, Trichosanthes borneensis, Trichosanthes densiflora, Trichosanthes cucumeroides, Trichosanthes celebica, Trichosanthes coriacea, Trichosanthes costata, Trichosanthes sumatrana, Trichosanthes siamensis, Trichosanthes leuserensis, Trichosanthes scabra, Trichosanthes schlechteri, Trichosanthes sepilokensis, Trichosanthes subvelutina, Trichosanthes truncata, Trichosanthes valida, Trichosanthes villosula, Trichosanthes wawraei, Trichosanthes pedata, Trichosanthes papuana, Trichosanthes pendula, Trichosanthes pentaphylla, Trichosanthes longispicata, Trichosanthes miyagii, Trichosanthes montana, Trichosanthes mucronata, Trichosanthes philippinensis, Trichosanthes refracta, Trichosanthes rosthornii,

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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