Benincasa Hispida vs Coccinia Grandis

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Benincasa

Primary use

medicinal

Benincasa hispida, the wax gourd, also called ash gourd, white gourd, winter gourd, winter melon, tallow gourd, ash pumpkin, dongah or Chinese preserving melon, is a species of vine.

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Coccinia

Primary use

medicinal

Coccinia grandis, the ivy gourd, also known as scarlet gourd, is a tropical vine. It grows primarily in tropical climates and is commonly found in the Indian states where it forms a part of the local cuisine. Coccinia grandis is cooked as a vegetable dish.