Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
moschata
ID:
629778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duchesne

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Ess. Hist. Nat. Courges : 7 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629110

Common Names

  • Butternut Squash
  • Cucurbita moschata
  • Garden Squash

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Synonyms

  • Pepo eximius Sageret [unknown]
  • Pepo indicus Burm. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita colombiana (Zhit.) Bukasov [unknown]
  • Cucurbita hippopera Ser. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita macrocarpa Gasp. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita meloniformis Carrière [unknown]
  • Cucurbita moschata colombiana Zhit. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita moschata meloniformis (Carrière) L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Cucurbita moschata yokohamana Makino [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne [unknown]
  • Gymnopetalum calyculatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita moschata mexicana Zhit. [unknown]
  • Pepo macrocarpus Poit. [unknown]
  • Pepo moschata Britton [unknown]
  • Cucurbita moschata magna Harz [unknown]
  • Cucurbita moschata claviformis Harz [unknown]
  • Cucurbita moschata depressa Harz [unknown]

Description

Cucurbita moschata (also called Butternut Squash, 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 moschata is used as a food crop and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cucurbita moschata has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are large, oblong and black. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cucurbita moschata 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 moschata

Cucurbita moschata is native to Mexico and can be found in parts of Mexico and Guatemala.

Cucurbita moschata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cucurbita moschata?

Cucurbita moschata

What is the common name of Cucurbita moschata?

Moschata Cucurbita

What is the distribution of Cucurbita moschata?

It is found in North and Central America, Europe, and Asia

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,

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