Luffa quinquefida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquefida
ID:
1301713
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald : 285 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301051
Common Names
- Luffa Quinquefida
- Five-lobed Luffa
- Quinquefida Luffa
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Luffa quinquefida (also called 'Chinese Okra' and 'Angled Luffa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a climbing vine, native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It has yellow flowers and large, light green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Luffa quinquefida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source. The fruits are edible and can be used in salads, sauces, and jams.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luffa quinquefida is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Luffa quinquefida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Luffa quinquefida
Luffa quinquefida is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Luffa quinquefida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luffa quinquefida?
Luffa quinquefida
What type of plant is Luffa quinquefida?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Luffa quinquefida found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Species in the Luffa 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
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:293104-1: Based on the initial data import