Pointed Gourd
Trichosanthes dioica
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Trichosanthes
- Species:
- Trichosanthes dioica
- USDA Symbol:
- TRDI7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to the Indo-Gangetic plains, prefers fertile soils