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Hodgsonia macrocarpa var. capniocarpa

Family: Cucurbitaceae


What it is like

A woody climber. The leaves have 3-5 lobes. The fruit is smooth and not ridged. It has dark spots on the surface.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Malaysia, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Akar kepayang

Synonyms

Hodgsonia capniocarpa Ridl.;