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Lagenaria is a genus of gourd-bearing vines in the squash family (Cucurbitaceae). Lagenaria contains six species, all of which are indigenous to tropical Africa . [ 1 ] The best-known species, the calabash or bottle gourd, L. siceraria , has been domesticated by humans, and has spread beyond Africa.
Lagenaria breviflora is a species of flowering plant. It is a climbing vine that is found across Central Africa, ... It grows vine branches up to 6 meters long. It ...
Articles relating to the Lagenaria, a genus of gourd-bearing vines in the squash family (Cucurbitaceae). Lagenaria contains six species, all of which are indigenous to tropical Africa . Pages in category "Lagenaria"
Calabash (/ ˈ k æ l ə b æ ʃ /; [2] Lagenaria siceraria), also known as bottle gourd, [3] white-flowered gourd, [4] long melon, birdhouse gourd, [5] New Guinea bean, New Guinea butter bean, Tasmania bean, [6] and opo squash, is a vine grown for its fruit.
Mature Size: 1 to 5 feet for dwarf varieties, up to 60 feet for vine varieties. Flower color: Creamy white, pink, purple, blue, green, and variegated. Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9. Toxic to pet: Yes.
One of the earliest domesticated types of plants, subspecies of the bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, have been discovered in archaeological sites dating from as early as 13,000 BC. Gourds have had numerous uses throughout history, including as tools, musical instruments, objects of art, film, and food.
Flower of Lagenaria captured at night. Most of the plants in this family are annual vines, but some are woody lianas, thorny shrubs, or trees (Dendrosicyos). Many species have large, yellow or white flowers. The stems are hairy and pentangular. Tendrils are present at 90° to the leaf petioles at nodes.
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