Hanburia mexicana Seem.

Species

Angiosperms > Cucurbitales > Cucurbitaceae > Hanburia

Characteristics

A pumpkin family herb. The stems are 5 sided. They grow 20-25 m long. The leaves are heart shaped. The flowers are white and bell shaped. The fruit are oval and pointed at the tip. The fruit are green and have spines but they are not sharp. (It is like choko.) The seeds are flat and almost round and 5 cm long.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support climber
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Sexuality monoecy
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the forest and on steep slopes and near streams. It has been recorded at 1,250 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-11

Usage

Uses medicinal
Edible fruits
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Distribution

Hanburia mexicana world distribution map, present in Mexico

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:292913-1
WFO ID wfo-0001301191
COL ID 3JJLF
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Synonyms

Nietoa mexicana Hanburia mexicana