Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 494 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252615
Common Names
- Trichosanthes trifolia
- Three-leaved Trichosanthes
- Three-leaved Snake Gourd
Description
Trichosanthes trifolia (also called Trifoliate Trichosanthes, among many other common names) is a species of vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a climbing vine with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trichosanthes trifolia 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, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichosanthes trifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichosanthes trifolia is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Trichosanthes trifolia
Trichosanthes trifolia is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Trichosanthes trifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichosanthes trifolia?
Trichosanthes trifolia
What is the common name of Trichosanthes trifolia?
Three-leaved Trichosanthes
What type of plant is Trichosanthes trifolia?
Vine
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,