Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 394 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408057
Common Names
- Baumiana Snake Gourd
- Baumiana Trichosanthes
- Trichosanthes Baumiana
Description
Trochomeria baumiana (also called Baum's snake gourd, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the gourd family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a climbing vine with long, slender fruits and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Trochomeria baumiana 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Trochomeria baumiana are white or pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trochomeria baumiana is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will form roots and can be cut off the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Trochomeria baumiana
Trochomeria baumiana is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Trochomeria baumiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trochomeria baumiana?
Trochomeria baumiana
What is the common name of Trochomeria baumiana?
Snake gourd
What is the natural habitat of Trochomeria baumiana?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Trochomeria genus
Trochomeria stefaninii,
Trochomeria macrocarpa,
Trochomeria polymorpha,
Trochomeria baumiana,
Trochomeria subglabra,
Trochomeria debilis,
Trochomeria hookeri,
Trochomeria macrocarpa,
Trochomeria sagittata,
Trochomeria nigrescens,
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,