Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
iplants
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 158 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782020
Common Names
- Cupa Alata
- Calabash Tree
- Calabazilla Alata
Description
Crescentia alata (also called Winged Calabash, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has large, white flowers and oblong, green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Crescentia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The wood is used for firewood and fence posts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crescentia alata has small yellow flowers with a black center and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green hue. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crescentia alata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Crescentia alata
Crescentia alata is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Crescentia alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crescentia alata?
Crescentia alata
What is the common name of Crescentia alata?
Mexican Calabash
Where is Crescentia alata native to?
Mexico
Species in the Crescentia genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109320-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].