Abstract:In this paper some of the decadal developments (1980-1992) on the Cucurbitaceous triterpenoids from different genera (Actinostemma, Bolbostemma, Cayaponia, Cucurbita, FevUlea, Gynostemma, Hemsleya, Luffa, Momordica, Neoalsomitra, Siraitia, Thiadiantha, Wilbradid) is presented. It is noticeable to discover oleane-type macrocyclic saponins, cucurbitane-type sweet glycosides, dammarane-type saponins, nor-curcurbitacin-type glucosides and baccharane-type, saponins. At the end of the paper, 83 references were listed.