Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
kirilowii
ID:
408638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 482 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407970

Common Names

  • Trichosanthes kirilowii
  • Kirilow's Snake Gourd
  • Snake Gourd

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Synonyms

  • Trichosanthes japonica Regel [unknown]
  • Trichosanthes vitifolia (Naudin) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Trichosanthes quadricirrha Miq. [unknown]
  • Trichosanthes obtusiloba C.Y.Wu ex C.Y.Cheng & Yueh [unknown]
  • Anguina japonica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Anguina kirilowii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eopepon aurantiacus Naudin [unknown]
  • Eopepon vitifolius Naudin [unknown]
  • Gymnopetalum japonicum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Trichosanthes kirilowii (also called Chinese Snake Gourd, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. 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 kirilowii 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 kirilowii has small, white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosanthes kirilowii 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 kirilowii

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

Trichosanthes kirilowii FAQ

What is the common name of Trichosanthes kirilowii?

Chinese Cucumber

What is the scientific name of Chinese Cucumber?

Trichosanthes kirilowii

What is the native range of Trichosanthes kirilowii?

Eastern Asia

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