Ugu Pod  (Telfafia occidentalis) fluted pumpkin, Ugu, Ikong-ubong. 
Ugu (Telfairia occidentalis), also known as fluted pumpkin, is a widely cherished vegetable in West Africa. The plant is not only nutritious but also highly valued for its various uses, both culinary and medicinal. The pod of the ugu plant is particularly important, as it contains the seeds which can be harvested for propagation or used in cooking.