Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
pulleana
ID:
408783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex Harms

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60: 160 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408115

Common Names

  • Pulleana Snakegourd
  • Snakegourd
  • Trichosanthes Pulleana

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Description

Trichosanthes pulleana (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 pulleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichosanthes pulleana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosanthes pulleana 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 pulleana

Trichosanthes pulleana can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Trichosanthes pulleana FAQ

What are the common names of Trichosanthes pulleana?

The common names of Trichosanthes pulleana are Chinese snake gourd, snake gourd, and wild cucumber.

What is the native range of Trichosanthes pulleana?

Trichosanthes pulleana is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Trichosanthes pulleana?

Trichosanthes pulleana 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,

References

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:294279-1: Based on the initial data import