Cucumis trigonus
Cucumis trigonus, commonly known as the wild cucumber, is a climbing herbaceous plant valued in traditional medicine. Native to various tropical regions, it is recognized for its distinctive triangular fruit. This botanical species is often studied for its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Cucumis trigonus
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cucurbitales, it is further classified under the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is defined by its placement within the genus Cucumis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cucumis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cucumis trigonus, is referred to by various local names depending on the region and language. In Russia, it is commonly called Дикая дыня, while in Tamil, it is known as காட்டுத்துமட்டி, and in Burmese, it is identified as ငပြုတ်သခွား.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Дикая дыня | Wikidata |
| ta | காட்டுத்துமட்டி | Wikidata |
| my | ငပြုတ်သခွား | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Cucumis trigonus, possesses a specific and localized natural range. Its primary geographical presence is centered within the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, the species is specifically documented to grow in India. This limited distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the unique climatic conditions found in these areas. Consequently, its availability for medicinal purposes is closely tied to these particular Indian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cucumis trigonus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alcohol, chloroform.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cucumis trigonus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cucumis trigonus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include granuloma, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| granuloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |