Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1243201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Wight

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 90 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242539



Common Names

  • Luvunga scandens
  • Climbing Bitter Gourd
  • Climbing Bitter Squash


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Description

Luvunga scandens (also called Climbing Luvunga, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine with small, white flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and grows in dry, open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Luvunga scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Luvunga scandens are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luvunga scandens is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. Propagation is by seed or cutting. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Germination usually takes place within two weeks. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Luvunga scandens

Luvunga scandens is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Luvunga scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Luvunga scandens?

Luvunga scandens

What type of plant is Luvunga scandens?

Luvunga scandens is a climbing plant.

What is the natural habitat of Luvunga scandens?

Luvunga scandens is native to tropical regions of Africa.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50119337: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.