Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
782710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
iplants

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 172 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782043



Common Names

  • Cupa Linearifolia
  • Calabash Tree
  • Calabazilla Linearifolia


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Description

Crescentia linearifolia (also called Calabash Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It has large, leathery leaves and large, woody fruits that are edible when ripe.

Uses & Benefits

Crescentia linearifolia is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a fuel for cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crescentia linearifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crescentia linearifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Crescentia linearifolia

Crescentia linearifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Crescentia linearifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crescentia linearifolia?

Crescentia linearifolia

What is the common name of Crescentia linearifolia?

Linear-leaved Crescentia

What is the natural habitat of Crescentia linearifolia?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109345-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].