Trichosanthes — 8 species
Botanical species in the genus Trichosanthes recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Wild snake gourd is a plant of the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations from sea level to 1,500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 35°c, but can tolerate 14 - 38°c. The plant does not tolerate frost.
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Trichosanthes cucumerina anguina
Trichosanthes cucumerina anguina
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Trichosanthes cucumerina anguina is cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas around the world, it can be grown at elevations up to 1,500 metres in the tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 35°c, but can tolerate 14 - 38°c. The plant does not tolerate frost.
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Trichosanthes dioica
Trichosanthes dioica
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Thriving in lowland tropical conditions, it is well adapted to grow at low elevations in areas of high rainfall. Requires a rich well-drained soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season. Intolerant of drought.
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Trichosanthes kirilowii
Trichosanthes kirilowii
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rich well-drained soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season. Sometimes cultivated in China for its edible fruit and medicinal uses. Male plants are favoured for root production.
Full cultivation guide →Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica
Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rich well-drained soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season. Sometimes cultivated in Japan for its edible fruit and medicinal uses, it is not winter hardy in Britain and usually requires greenhouse cultivation. However, it may be possible to grow it as a spring-sown annual in a very warm sheltered bed outdoors.
Full cultivation guide →Trichosanthes multiloba
Trichosanthes multiloba
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Requires a rich well-drained soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season. This species is not winter hardy in Britain and usually requires greenhouse cultivation. However, it may be possible to grow it as a spring-sown annual in a very warm sheltered bed outdoors.
Full cultivation guide →Trichosanthes pilosa
Trichosanthes pilosa
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Trichosanthes pilosa is a plant of mainly tropical and subtropical climates, it is not hardy in most of the temperate zone but can often be grown there as a spring-sown annual. Requires a rich well-drained soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season.
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