Trichosanthes is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines. They belong to the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae), and are closely related to Gymnopetalum. Hodgsonia, formerly included here, is usually considered a well-distinct genus nowadays.
Trichosanthes
T. napoensis and T. pedata: habit and seeds
The Cucurbitaceae, also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera. Those most important to humans are the following:Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini or courgette, some gourds
Lagenaria – calabash, and others that are inedible
Citrullus – watermelon and others
Cucumis – cucumber, various melons and vines
Momordica – bitter melon
Luffa – the common name is also luffa, sometimes spelled loofah
Cyclanthera – Caigua
Cucurbitaceae
Flower of Lagenaria captured at night
Pumpkins and squashes displayed in a show competition
A selection of cucurbits of the South Korean Genebank in Suwon