Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
morrisii
ID:
1320032

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.E.Cooper

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 381 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332486


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Description

Trichosanthes morrisii (also called ‘Morris’s Snake Gourd’, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a woody stem and is usually found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosanthes morrisii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichosanthes morrisii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosanthes morrisii is a perennial vine that is best grown in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept slightly moist. Propagation is done by division of the stems.

Where to Find Trichosanthes morrisii

Trichosanthes morrisii is native to the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America.

Trichosanthes morrisii FAQ

What is the common name of Trichosanthes morrisii?

Morris's Snakegourd

What is the scientific name of Morris's Snakegourd?

Trichosanthes morrisii

What is the natural habitat of Trichosanthes morrisii?

Dry open woodlands and rocky hillsides

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

Wendy Elizabeth Cooper (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Cooper' in the authors string.