Cyclanthera — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Cyclanthera recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Cyclanthera brachystachya
Cyclanthera brachystachya
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
A plant of higher elevations in the tropics, where it is found at elevations of 800 - 3,500 metres. Plants tolerate more cold than many cucurbits. Requires a warm sunny and sheltered position in a rich well-drained soil.
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EdibleMedicinal
Cyclanthera pedata
Cyclanthera pedata
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Achocha is a plant of the tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 3,000 metres. It can also be cultivated in the subtropics and in areas of the temperate zone that have a long, warm growing season of 4 months or more. Requires a very warm, sunny and sheltered position in a rich well-drained soil.
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