Cucumis ritchiei

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family plant. It is a climber. The leaves are alternate and 2-4 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are simple and oval. The have 3-5 small lobes and teeth. The male flowers are in groups and the female flowers occur singly. The fruit are berries 1-1.5 cm long. They are narrowly oval.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along hedges.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dicoelospermum ritchiei C.B.Clarke; Mukia ritchiei (C. B. Clarke( W. J. de Wilde & Duyfjes;