Characteristics
A creeper. The branches twine around other plants. The bark is greenish. The leaves are simple and round and rough. The leaves are 6-10 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The flowers are in groups at the ends of the branches. The flower groups are 4-17 cm long. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruits are oblong and 2-4 cm long. They are yellow. The white layer around the seeds in sweet.
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climber
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deciduous
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| Sexuality |
dioecy
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| Nitrogen fixer |
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Environment
It is a tropical plant. It can tolerate cool temperatures and some drought. It grows between 500-1,000 m above sea level.
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Usage
Cultivation
Both male and female plants are needed so a small group of plants is best. Seeds can take 2-4 months to germinate.
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