Trichosanthes kirilowii (Cucurbitaceae)

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Trichosanthes kirilowii
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The Trichosanthes kirilowii plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Mongolia, Vietnam. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Trichosanthes kirilowii
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forest edges and a weed of thickets in China[147].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a rich well-drained soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season[1, 200]. Sometimes cultivated in China for its edible fruit and medicinal uses. Male plants are favoured for root production[238]. This species is not winter hardy in Britain and usually requires greenhouse cultivation[238]. However, it may be possible to grow it as an annual in a very warm sheltered bed outdoors[1]. A climbing plant, supporting itself by means of tendrils[238]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required[238].

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