Telfairia occidentalis - Wikipedia
Telfairia occidentalis is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible seeds. Common names for the plant include fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, ugu (in the Igbo language), "Eweroko" (in the Yoruba language), okwukwo-wiri (in Ikwerre language), and ikong-ubong (in the Efik and Ibibio languages), "Akwukwor ri" (in ...
Fluted Pumpkin (Origin, Health Benefits And How To Grow)
Fluted pumpkin, or Telfairia occidentalis, has an abundance of health benefits. Loaded with vitamins A and C, it supports clear vision and strengthens the immune system. Its significant calcium and phosphorus levels contribute to strong bones, while its high fiber content facilitates digestion and helps with maintaining a healthy weight.
Telfairia occidentalis Fluted Gourd PFAF Plant Database
Fluted Gourd, Telfairia occidentalis, is a perennial climbing, dioecious plant that can be found in West tropical Africa and can grow up to 15 m long. It is tolerant to drought and grown mainly for food and medicinal uses. The creamy white and red flowers occur in sets of five.
Telfairia - Wikipedia
Telfairia is a small genus of flowering plants in the squash family which are native to Africa. They include Telfairia occidentalis, the fluted pumpkin, which is an important vegetable in Nigeria and other African nations. It is also known as the oyster nut, a common name it shares with its relative Telfairia pedata.
Telfairia occidentalis - Useful Tropical Plants - The Ferns
2024年10月13日 · Telfairia occidentalis is a perennial climbing plant producing vigorous herbaceous stems that can be 15 metres or more long, these scramble over the ground, clambering into other plants where they support themselves by means of tendrils
Food Applications of Telfairia occidentalis as a Functional …
2024年6月12日 · The cucurbitaceous vegetable Telfairia occidentalis Hook. f. “Fluted pumpkin” is grown in West Africa, especially in Nigeria for its nutritious leaves and seeds. It has various industrial applications, such as food and medicine.
Telfairia occidentalis – Native Plant Search - PFAF
Fluted Gourd Telfairia occidentalis native habitat is Lowland rainforest and riversides. Rain-forest; secondary forest; forest edges; possibly often as a relic of former cultivation; at elevations up to 1,200 metres.
Telfairia occidentalis – African Orphan Crops Consortium
2013年3月8日 · Telfairia occidentalis is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible seeds. Common names for the plant include fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, and ugu. T. occidentalis is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and …
Telfairia occidentalis - Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
Telfairia occidentalis Hook.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. Names, synonyms, distribution, images and descriptions of all the plants in the world. A comprehensive evolutionary tree of life for flowering plants.
Telfairia occidentalis - Gardenology.org - Plant Encyclopedia and ...
Telfairia occidentalis is a tropical vine grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and for its edible seeds. Common names for the plant include fluted gourd, fluted pumpkin, iroko, and ugu. Ugwu is also a nigerian surname particular with people from Enugu state in eastern Nigeria. The plant is dioecious, perennial, and drought-tolerant.