Cyclanthera ribiflora
(Schltdl.) Cogn.
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves, Fruit
The leaves and fruit are edible.
How to Identify
A pumpkin family herb. It is a vine. The leaves have 3 lobes. The fruit are green and have long spines. They are 2.5 cm long.
Nutrition Score: 27/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves - dry | 5.6 | — | — | 16.9 | — | — | — | — |
Names & Synonyms
Nexcolo, Nexcolom
Cyclanthera eremocarpa Cogn.Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. angustiloba Cogn.Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. genuina Cogn.Cyclanthera eremocarpa var. subintegrifolia Cogn.Elaterium biflorum D. Dietr.Elaterium ribiflorum Schltdl.Sicyos eremocarpus S. SchauerSicyos muricatus Galeotti ex Cogn.
References (2)
- Lira, R. & Caballero, J., 2002, Ethnobotany of the Wild Mexican Cucurbitaceae. Economic Botany 56(4) pp. 380-398
- Mapes, C. & Basurto, F., 2016, Biodiversity and Edible Plants of Mexico. Chapter 5 in R. Lira, et al. (eds.), Ethnobotany of Mexico, Ethnobiology, Springer. p 112
