Ivy gourd, Tondli, Tindora, Kundru
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on October 26, 2014 in fruiting season SMW, semi shade, water generously | Comments Off on Ivy gourd, Tondli, Tindora, Kundru
| Scientific Name : |
Coccinia grandis |
| Family : |
Cucurbitaceae |
| Common Name : |
Ivy gourd, Tondli, Tindora, Kundru |
| Description: |
| A medium size climber of which fruit are used as vegetable. Extensively cultivated in Alibaug in Maharashtra. Male and female flowers are borne on separate climbers. There is a variety with bitter fruit. Leaves of the climber are aslo used for making curry. It is susceptible to stem galls, caused by nematodes. It is native to Asia. |
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| Propagation : |
Stem cuttings, seeds |
| Longevity : |
Perennial |
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