Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
dioica
ID:
1301546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 3: 701 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300884

Common Names

  • Trichosanthes dioica
  • Snake Gourd
  • Chichinga

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Description

Trichosanthes dioica (also called 'Two-leaved Trichosanthes', among many other common names) is an annual vine native to Central America. It has a thin stem and a tuft of narrow leaves at the base. It grows in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosanthes dioica is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used to treat fatigue, stress, and depression. It is also believed to have anti-aging and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichosanthes dioica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosanthes dioica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Trichosanthes dioica

Trichosanthes dioica is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Trichosanthes dioica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosanthes dioica?

Trichosanthes dioica

What is the common name of Trichosanthes dioica?

Two-leaved Bur Cucumber

What is the natural habitat of Trichosanthes dioica?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico

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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