Neoalsomitra podagrica
| Neoalsomitra podagrica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus: | Neoalsomitra |
| Species: | N. podagrica
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| Binomial name | |
| Neoalsomitra podagrica Steenis
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Neoalsomitra podagrica is a vine in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is native to the East Indies. It has a tuberous, succulent base up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) high, and lower limbs up to 10 cm (4 in) thick, bearing large prickles. It has been known only since 1955.[1][2]
References
- ^ Van Steenis, C.G.G.J. (1955). "Miscellaneous Botanical Notes". Blumea. 8 (VIII) (3): 171–172.
- ^ Taek MM; Tukan GD; Prajogo BEW; Agil M. (25 February 2021). "Antiplasmodial Activity and Phytochemical Constituents of Selected Antimalarial Plants Used by Native People in West Timor Indonesia". Turk J Pharm Sci. 18 (1): 80–90. doi:10.4274/tjps.galenos.2019.29000. PMC 7957311. PMID 33634682.