Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 603 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408103
Common Names
- Rosthornii Snakegourd
- Snakegourd
- Trichosanthes Rosthornii
Synonyms
- Trichosanthes guizhouensis C.Y.Cheng & C.H.Yueh [unknown]
- Trichosanthes crenulata C.Y.Cheng & C.H.Yueh [unknown]
- Trichosanthes uniflora K.S.Hao [unknown]
- Trichosanthes rosthornii rosthornii [unknown]
- Trichosanthes rosthornii huangshanensis S.K.Chen [unknown]
Description
Trichosanthes rosthornii (also called Chinese Snake Gourd, 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 rosthornii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and yards.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Trichosanthes rosthornii var. multicirrata (C.Y.Cheng & Yueh) S.K.Chen
Trichosanthes rosthornii var. scabrella (C.H.Yueh & D.F.Gao) S.K.Chen
Trichosanthes rosthornii var. stylopodifera (C.Y.Cheng & C.H.Yueh) C.H.Yueh & Lu Q.Huang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichosanthes rosthornii has white flowers with a long, slender calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichosanthes rosthornii is a fast-growing, perennial climber that can reach up to 6 m (20 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Trichosanthes rosthornii
Trichosanthes rosthornii can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Trichosanthes rosthornii FAQ
What are the common names of Trichosanthes rosthornii?
The common names of Trichosanthes rosthornii are Chinese cucumber, Chinese snake gourd, and snake gourd.
What is the native range of Trichosanthes rosthornii?
Trichosanthes rosthornii is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Trichosanthes rosthornii?
Trichosanthes rosthornii is used as a vegetable, as a medicinal plant, and for its ornamental value.
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,