Cyclanthera pedata Achocha (Cucurbitaceae)

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Cyclanthera pedata
Achocha
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The Cyclanthera pedata plant species is found in C. and S. America. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Achocha.

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Latin Name:  Cyclanthera pedata
Common Name:  Achocha
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (L.)Schrad.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very warm, sunny and sheltered position in a rich well-drained soil[200]. The achocha is occasionally cultivated for its edible fruit in S. America, there are many named forms[196]. Plants are not very cold-hardy in Britain and are normally grown in a greenhouse. However, if the plants are started in a greenhouse in the spring and grown on well it is possible to get reasonable yields in most years outdoors in Britain. Fruiting plants have been seen outdoors on a number of occasions at Kew Botanic gardens[K].

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