Achuqcha
Cyclantherabrachybotrys

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cyclanthera (sik-LANTH-er-uh)
Species: brachybotrys (brak-ee-BOT-rees)

Synonym:Cyclanthera achocchilla

Synonym:Cyclanthera brachybotrys var. microphylla

Synonym:Cyclanthera tomentosa

Synonym:Momordica brachybotrys

Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting