Cayaponia granatensis

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A vine or creeper. Young leaves are simple and mature leaves have 3 lobes. The leaves are 7-25 cm long and wide. There are 1-9 flowers on a flowering stalk. The fruit is 2-3.5 cm across. They have a scent. There are 2-3 seeds and they are 12-14 mm long by 2-3 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Canjinfa'cho

Synonyms

Arkezostis granatensis Kuntze;