Cucurbita palmata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmata
ID:
629788
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 137 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629120
Common Names
- Palmate Squash
- Cucurbita palmata
- Wild Squash
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- Cucurbita californica Torr. ex S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Cucurbita palmata (also called Palmate Gourd, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is found in Mexico and is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It grows in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cucurbita palmata 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 Cucurbita palmata is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Cucurbita palmata is a small evergreen tree native to the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cucurbita palmata
Cucurbita palmata is native to Mexico and can be found in parts of Mexico and Guatemala.
Cucurbita palmata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cucurbita palmata?
Cucurbita palmata
What is the common name of Cucurbita palmata?
Palmate Cucurbita
What is the distribution of Cucurbita palmata?
It is found in North and Central America
Species in the Cucurbita genus
Cucurbita andreana, Cucurbita argyrosperma, Cucurbita cordata, Cucurbita cylindrata, Cucurbita digitata, Cucurbita ecuadorensis, Cucurbita ficifolia, Cucurbita foetidissima, Cucurbita galeottii, Cucurbita lundelliana, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita melopepo, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita okeechobeensis, Cucurbita palmata, Cucurbita pedatifolia, Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita radicans, Cucurbita scabridifolia,
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-2747183: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.