Trichosanthes tricuspidata

Trichosanthes tricuspidata Lour., Fl. Cochinch. 2: 589 (1790).

Trichosanthes tricuspidata Lour., Photo by Nguyen Hoang Nam

The native range of this species is Indo-China. It is a climber and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.

Vietnamese name: 

Lâu xác, cứt quạ lớn, Re to, Ổ quạ

Scientific name: 

Trichosanthes tricuspidata Lour.

Uses: 

Anti-inflammatory, pain relief, asthma (root). Dry cough, natural headache, rhinitis (Fruit). Pimples, itchy sores (Roots).

Distribution: 

In Vietnam: Cao Bang, Lang Son, Hoa Binh. The tree grows naturally at the edge of the forest, at altitudes up to 1000 m.

Flowering and fruiting season: 

March-April; May-October