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Medicinal

In the traditional medicine of S. America the dried and powdered seeds are taken in 1 gram doses as a remedy for intestinal parasites.
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Other use

Edible fruit
Mabberley, D.J. (2008) The Plant Book, ed.3, Cambridge University Press

Cyclanthera pedata (L.) Schrad.

Family: CUCURBITACEAE
Genus: Cyclanthera
Species: pedata (L.) Schrad.
Common names: Achoccha
Distribution summary: Mexico, South America
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT), Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N)
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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