Description
Climber, subperennial, cultivated, leafy stem 2-5 mm diameter.
Leaves:
Fruit snake-like, 30-100(-150) cm long, containing to 50 seeds;
Seeds 14-18 mm long.
Distribution
Widespread in cultivation; immature fruit used as vegetable.
Citation
Rugayah & W.J.de Wilde 1997 – In: Blumea: 478
A.DC. & C.DC. 1881 – In: Mon. Phan. Prodr.: 359
Backer 1963 – In: Backer & Bakh.f., Fl. Java 1: 304
Blume 1826 – In: Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind.: 933
W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes – In: Sandakania: 79
