Coccinia grandis
Also known as Ivy Gourd, scarlet gourd, baby watermelon, little gourd, gentleman's toes
Species of plant
Species
Coccinia grandis
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderCucurbitales
- FamilyCucurbitaceae
Native toAssam, Bangladesh, Benin, Borneo, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China South-Central, China Southeast, Djibouti, DR Congo
Tindola oder Scharlachranke (Coccinia grandis) ist eine Nutzpflanze aus der Familie der Kürbisgewächse (Cucurbitaceae).
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Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, or Tindora, is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the Indian states where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is cooked as a vegetable dish.
In Southeast Asia, it is grown for its edible young shoots and edible fruits.