Trichosanthes celebica

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family plant. It is a climber. It grows 10 m long. The leafy stem is 2-3 mm wide. The leaves are oval and 6.5 cm long by 4,5 cm wide. The fruit are red when ripe. The seeds are blackish.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akar tiga chabang, Mentimun dendang, Timun dendang lunjong

Synonyms

Anguina celebica (Cogn.) Kuntze;