Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
359531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 3: 716 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358863

Common Names

  • Echinata Luffa
  • Echinata Sponge Gourd
  • Echinata

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Synonyms

  • Luffa bendaul Roxb. [unknown]
  • Luffa bondel Buch.-Ham. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Momordica erinocarpa Fenzl ex Naudin [unknown]
  • Luffa bindaal Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Luffa echinata (also called Spiny Luffa, among many other common names) is a climbing vine that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Luffa echinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luffa echinata has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are light green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luffa echinata is a fast-growing annual vine that can reach heights of up to 6 m (20 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Luffa echinata

Luffa echinata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Luffa echinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Luffa echinata?

Luffa echinata

What is the common name of Luffa echinata?

Spiny luffa

What is the natural habitat of Luffa echinata?

It is found in moist forests in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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