Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
asperata
ID:
629851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 6: 50 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629183



Common Names

  • Asperata Squash
  • Cucurbitella asperata
  • Wild Squash


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Synonyms

  • Schizostigma asperata (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Arn. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita asperata Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita urkupinana Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Cucurbitella cucumifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cucurbitella duriaei Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cucurbitella integrifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cucurbitella integrifolia glabrior Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cucurbitella urkupinana (Cárdenas) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Prasopepon cucumifolius Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita aspera Gillies ex Hook. [deprecated]
  • Prasopepon duriaei Naudin [unknown]

Description

Cucurbitella asperata (also called 'Rough Cucurbitella', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical Africa. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cucurbitella asperata is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cucurbitella asperata is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cucurbitella asperata is a perennial vine that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cucurbitella asperata

Cucurbitella asperata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Cucurbitella asperata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cucurbitella asperata?

Cucurbitella asperata

What is the common name of Cucurbitella asperata?

Asperata Cucurbitella

What is the distribution of Cucurbitella asperata?

It is found in North and Central America

Species in the Cucurbitella genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2747240: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.