Cyclanthera brachybotrys

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family plant. It is a climber. The leaves have 3-5 pointed lobes.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten in salads. It is also used in soups and fried.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Achukcha, Achuqcha, Caigua

Synonyms

Cyclanthera achocchilla Spruce ex Cogn.; Cyclanthera tomentosa Cogn.; Momordica brachybotrys Poepp. & Endl.; and others