Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cujete
ID:
782697

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. 2: 626 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782030

Common Names

  • Cupa Cujete
  • Calabash Tree
  • Calabazilla Cujete

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Description

Crescentia cujete (also called Cujete 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 cujete is a popular ornamental tree, often planted in parks and gardens. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and for firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crescentia cujete 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crescentia cujete 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 cujete

Crescentia cujete is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Crescentia cujete FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crescentia cujete?

Crescentia cujete

What is the common name of Crescentia cujete?

Tree Calabash

Where is Crescentia cujete native to?

Mexico

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319161-2: 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].