Cucurbita cordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
629721
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 24: 50 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629053
Common Names
- Heart-shaped Squash
- Cucurbita cordata
- Wild Squash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cucurbita cordata (also called Heart-shaped 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 cordata 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 cordata is yellow, with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is round and black, with a white stripe around the circumference. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and round, yellow leaves.
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Cucurbita cordata is a warm season annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be planted in early spring, 1/2 inch deep and spaced 12-18 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three weeks. The fruits should be harvested when they are ripe and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Where to Find Cucurbita cordata
Cucurbita cordata is native to Mexico and can be found in parts of Mexico and Guatemala.
Cucurbita cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cucurbita cordata?
Cucurbita cordata
What is the common name of Cucurbita cordata?
Cucurbita cordata
What is the family of Cucurbita cordata?
Cucurbita cordata
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-2747121: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.