Trichosanthes cucumerina Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1008. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 7311.

Lectotype (Keraudren-Aymonin in Aubréville & Leroy, Fl. Cambodge Laos Viêt-Nam 15: 91. 1975): [icon] “Padavalam” in Rheede, Hort. Malab. 8: 29, t. 15. 1688.

Current name: Trichosanthes cucumerina L. ( Cucurbitaceae).