Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
globosa
ID:
408612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 936 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407944

Common Names

  • Trichosanthes globosa
  • Globe Snake Gourd
  • Snake Gourd

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Synonyms

  • Anguina globosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Involucraria globosa M.Roem. [unknown]

Description

Trichosanthes globosa (also called 'Globose Trichosanthes', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America, typically found in moist, shady habitats. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosanthes globosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its foliage and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichosanthes globosa is a small, white, bisexual flower. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosanthes globosa 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 Trichosanthes globosa

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

Trichosanthes globosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosanthes globosa?

Trichosanthes globosa

What type of plant is Trichosanthes globosa?

It is a type of vine.

Where does Trichosanthes globosa grow?

It is native to India.

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,