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Trichosanthes quinquefolia

Botanic Family

Cucurbitaceae

Author

C.Y. Wu ex C.Y. Cheng & C.H. Yueh

Common Names

• Mu ji gua lou (Pinyin)

Geographical Habitats

• S. Yunnan - China
• Laos

Natural Habitats

Flowering Times

• Aug-Sep (China)

Fruiting Times

• Oct-Nov (China)

Herbaceous tendril vine with 8mm flowers, male racemes to 260mm & smooth fruit to 60mm long x 40mm

Further References

• FOC
• The Plant List 2