Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
elmeri
ID:
408631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 299 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407963

Common Names

  • Trichosanthes elmeri
  • Elmer's Snake Gourd
  • Snake Gourd

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Description

Trichosanthes elmeri (also called 'Elmer's Trichosanthes', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America, typically found in moist, shady habitats. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosanthes elmeri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and is used in aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichosanthes elmeri has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosanthes elmeri is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Trichosanthes elmeri

Trichosanthes elmeri can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Trichosanthes elmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosanthes elmeri?

Trichosanthes elmeri

What is the common name of Trichosanthes elmeri?

Snake gourd

What is the natural habitat of Trichosanthes elmeri?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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,