🌿Native Nature

Ivy gourd

Coccinia grandis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Cucurbitales β€ΊFamily: Cucurbitaceae β€ΊGenus: Coccinia

About

Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd and Kowai, is a tropical vine. It is also very popular in the Indian state of West Bengal, known Kunduri in Bengali with popular Bengali cuisine like Kunduri Posto. In the indian north eastern state of Assam it is called as Kunduli and Tondekayi (ΰ²€ΰ³Šΰ²‚ΰ²‘ΰ³†ΰ²•ΰ²Ύΰ²―ΰ²Ώ ) in Kannada. In Southeast Asia, it is grown for its edible young shoots and edible fruits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ivy gourd?
The scientific name of Ivy gourd is Coccinia grandis.
What kingdom does Ivy gourd belong to?
Ivy gourd belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Ivy gourd belong to?
Ivy gourd belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Ivy gourd belong to?
Ivy gourd belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Ivy gourd belong to?
Ivy gourd belongs to the order Cucurbitales.
What family does Ivy gourd belong to?
Ivy gourd belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae.
What genus does Ivy gourd belong to?
Ivy gourd belongs to the genus Coccinia.