Thladiantha cordifolia Cogn., Monogr. Phan. [A.DC. & C.DC.] 3: 424 (1881).
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| Thladiantha cordifolia Cogn., Photo by Hoàng Giang |
The native range of this species is S. China to Tropical Asia. It is a climbing perennial and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.
Vietnamese name:
Dưa trời, Khố áo lá tim
Latin name:
Thladiantha cordifolia (Blume) Cogn. – Luffa cordifolia Blume
Family:
Cucurbitaceae
Uses:
Antidote, anti-inflammatory poison (Turbo root).
Distribution:
Lao Cai (Sa Pa), Lai Chau. The tree grows naturally in the open forest, along the stream in the limestone mountains.
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