Cyclanthera tenuisepala
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family vine. It is a creeper. The leaves have 3-5 lobes. The leaves are 3-13 cm long by 3-20 cm wide. There are 5-10 seeds.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Guatemala, South America
How it is used for food
The young fruit and young shoots are cooked and eaten. They are also eaten raw or fermented in milk.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Achochilla, Achucha, Caiba, Caifa, Maxixe-do-mato, Pepinillo, Pepinito
Synonyms
Cyclanthera elegans Cogn.; Cyclanthera tonduzii Cogn. ex T. Durand & Pittier;