Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
erosa
ID:
408633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duyfjes & Pruesapan

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 32: 85 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407965

Common Names

  • Trichosanthes erosa
  • Erose Snake Gourd
  • Snake Gourd

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Description

Trichosanthes erosa (also called Chinese Cucumber, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosanthes erosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichosanthes erosa var. integra W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichosanthes erosa 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 erosa 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 erosa

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

Trichosanthes erosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosanthes erosa?

Trichosanthes erosa

What is the common name of Trichosanthes erosa?

Snake gourd

What is the natural habitat of Trichosanthes erosa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2433218: Based on the initial data import
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.
Kanchana Pruesapan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruesapan' in the authors string.