Trichosanthes bracteata

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family plant. It is a large climber.

Trichosanthes palmata is probably now Ceratosanthes palmata and Trichosanthes bracteata is probably now Trichosanthes tricuspidata

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten after roasting.

Edible parts

Leaves, root, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Avaduta, Avaguda-hannu, Bonion, Kakatonti, Kahira, Kauandala, Koratti, Kyi-arh, Lalindrayan, Mahakal, Makal, Onto, Ratanindrayan, Shvetpushpi, Thowan, Tulero

Synonyms

Trichosanthes palmata Roxb.;