Ivy Gourd Scarlet Gourd Coccinia grandis 20 Seeds

Coccinia grandis, commonly known as ivy gourd or scarlet gourd, is a fast-growing, perennial climbing vine in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae), native to tropical Asia and Africa. The plant produces slender, trailing stems with deeply lobed, bright green leaves and tendrils that allow it to climb fences, trellises, and other vegetation. In summer, it bears small, trumpet-shaped flowers—yellow in color—which develop into elongated, red to green fruits that are edible and commonly used in culinary dishes across South and Southeast Asia. Coccinia grandis thrives in warm, sunny environments with well-drained soils and is valued for its rapid growth, ability to cover trellises or hedges, and nutritious fruits, which are rich in vitamins and minerals.