Indrayan, Lal Indrayan, Koundal
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on April 24, 2015 in Creepers & Climbers, fruiting season SW, semi shade, water generously | Comments Off on Indrayan, Lal Indrayan, Koundal
Scientific Name : |
Trichosanthes tricuspidata |
Family : |
Cucurbitaceae |
Common Name : |
Indrayan, Lal Indrayan, Koundal |
Description: |
Syn: Trichosanthes bracteata, Trichosanthes palmata. A large climber with reddish-orange, hard shelled fruit. It is supposed to have medicinal uses. Fruit offered in Gouri-Ganapati pooja. Native to India. |
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Propagation : |
Seeds |
Longevity : |
Annual |
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