Momordica boivinii
Description: Momordica boivinii is a climber succulent, growing from a perennial tuberous rootstock (caudex). The stems are annual and herbaceous. The flowers are yellow to deep orange, unisexual on the same plant; male flowers in clusters; female flowers solitary.
Cultivation and Propagation: This plant can take a good deal of water during active growth, and should be watered only when not dormant. Keep dryish in winter. This plant should be over-wintered in the greenhouse at temperatures over 12°C (avoid letting temperatures drop lower than 5° C). Use a very draining but rich soil, and not too much sun. Errors in cultivation may produce unsightly holes in the tuber.
Traditional uses: The roots were used to induces menstruations.
Reproduction: Can be reproduced by seeds.
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