Turraea andriamiarisoana

Turraea andriamiarisoana

An annual vine native to the Americas with heart-shaped leaves, tendrils, and clusters of small white flowers. Produces edible gourds with bitter skin. Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions as a vegetable and for traditional medicine.

Taxonomy

Order Sapindales
Family Meliaceae
Species Turraea andriamiarisoana

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Turraea andriamiarisoana belong to?
Turraea andriamiarisoana (Turraea andriamiarisoana) belongs to the family Meliaceae in the order Sapindales.

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