Status:
valid
Authors:
Rugayah
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 11: 275 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408048
Common Names
- Sepilokensis Snake Gourd
- Sepilokensis Trichosanthes
- Trichosanthes Sepilokensis
Description
Trichosanthes sepilokensis (also called Sepilok 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
Trichosanthes sepilokensis 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 Trichosanthes sepilokensis 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
Trichosanthes sepilokensis 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 sepilokensis
Trichosanthes sepilokensis is native to Borneo and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Trichosanthes sepilokensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichosanthes sepilokensis?
Trichosanthes sepilokensis
What is the common name of Trichosanthes sepilokensis?
Snake gourd
What is the natural habitat of Trichosanthes sepilokensis?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Rugayah (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rugayah' in the authors string.