Coccinia grandiflora

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family herb. The stems can lie along the ground. They have short hairs. There are tendrils. The leaves are 7-18 cm long by 7-20 cm wide. The fruit are 8-30 cm long by 7-20 cm wide. They are bright red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Coccinia calantha Gilg.; Coccinia engleri Gilg.;