Thladiantha dubia: biology, habitat, distribution area and practical application
Doklady Bashkirskogo Universiteta. 2017. Volume 2. No. 5. pp. 725-735.
Authors
Shvets D. Yu.
Bashkir State University
32 Zaki Validi Street, 450074 Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
Kuluev B. R.*
Bashkir State University; Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics of Ufa Scientific Center of RAS
32 Zaki Validi Street, 450074 Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia; 71 Prospect Oktyabrya, 450054 Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
*E-mail: kuluev@bk.ru
Abstract
This review is devoted to the description of a little-known plant from the family of Cucurbitaceae - Thladiantha dubia. The review presents a botanical description and information on the features of biology, habitat and possible practical application of T. dubia . The review presents a botanical description and information on the features of biology, the distribution range and possible practical application of T. dubia. There is a tendency of spreading the T. dubia in Europe and Russia, not only in culture, but also in natural ecosystems. T. dubia can be used as a decorative culture, as well as for food and medicinal purposes.
Keywords
- Thladiantha dubia
- Manchu tubergourd
- red cucumber
- adventive species
- medicinal plant
- traditional medicine