Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica (Cucurbitaceae)

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Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica
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The Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. japonica. Reg.

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Latin Name:  Trichosanthes kirilowii japonica
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (Miq.)Kitam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a rich well-drained soil and plenty of moisture in the growing season[1, 200]. 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[1].

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