The fruit contains by far the highest content of beta-carotene (vitamin A) than any other fruit or vegetable known in the world, 20 times more than carrots. The carotenoids in plants are the main dietary source of vitamin A worldwide. Beta-carotene is abundant in fruits of yellow and orange, like mangoes, papayas, and yams and in green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, pumpkin and sweet leaves.
The consumption of plant foods rich in beta-carotene is the most healthy source of vitamin assimilate in our body and a natural cure for this vitamin deficiency.
This is tropical vine, and is preferred in less warm climates cultivation in pots, with high tutors, to protect it from the winter. In subtropical climates can survive outside light frosts always perfectly not lower than 0 degrees.