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Momordica charantia, (commonly called bitter melon, cerassee, goya, bitter apple, bitter gourd, bitter squash, balsam-pear, karavila and many more names listed below) [1] is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae,widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit.
Momordica charantia (bitter melon, Mandarin Chinese: kǔ guā 苦瓜) is native to Africa but has been used in Chinese folk medicine for centuries as a 'bitter, cold' herb, and has recently been brought into mainstream Chinese medicine as well as natural medical traditions around the world. Recent research has shown that the immature fruit ...
Charantin is a chemical substance obtained from the Asian bitter melon (Momordica charantia), reputed to be responsible for the hypoglycaemic properties of those plants. It was identified by Lolitkar and Rao in 1960.
Momordin or α-momorcharin is one of several related proteins isolated from several plants of the genus Momordica, which includes the bitter melon (M. charantia) and the balsam apple (M. balsamina). These enzymes are potent inhibitor of protein synthesis in eukaryotes by inactivating the ribosomes.
Momordica balsamina is a tendril-bearing annual vine native to the tropical regions of Africa, introduced and invasive in Asia, Australia, Central America, and North America, where they have been found in some parts of Florida. [1] In 1810, Thomas Jefferson planted this vine in his flower borders at Monticello along with larkspur, poppies, and ...
Momordica dioica, also known as bristly balsam pear Index of plants with the same common name This page is an index of articles on plant species (or higher taxonomic groups) with the same common name ( vernacular name).
Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. momordicae is a fungal plant pathogen infecting bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), resulting in fusarium wilt. [1] It is a forma specialis (f.sp.) of Fusarium oxysporum . References
Momordica charantia: Bhaat-Kerela Teasle Gourd: Momordica dioica: Kunduli Ivy gourd: Coccinia grandis: Siral / Bangi / Bami Mouse melon / Santa claus melon: Melothria scabra: Bhendi Okra, Lady's fingers Abelmoschus esculentus: Tioh / Tihu/ Thaibeng Cucumber: Cucumis sativus: Mula Radish: Raphanus sativus: Gaazor, Gajor Carrot: Daucus carota ...