Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
pepo
ID:
629791

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1010 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629123

Common Names

  • Zucchini
  • Cucurbita pepo
  • Garden Squash

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Synonyms

  • Pepo vulgaris Moench [unknown]
  • Pepo potiron Sageret [unknown]
  • Pepo citrullus Sageret [unknown]
  • Citrullus variegatus Schrad. ex M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cucumis pepo Dumort. [unknown]
  • Cucumis zapallo Steud. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita aurantia Willd. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita ceratoceras Haberle ex Mart. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita clodiensis Nocca [unknown]
  • Cucurbita courgero Ser. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita elongata Bean ex Schrad. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita esculenta Gray [unknown]
  • Cucurbita fastuosa Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita hybrida Bertol. ex Naudin [unknown]
  • Cucurbita lignosa Mill. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita mammeata Molina [unknown]
  • Cucurbita mammosa J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita marsupiiformis Haberle ex M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita oblonga Link [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo akoda Makino [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo americana Zhit. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo fibropulposa Makino [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo flogra Teppner [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo georgica Teppner [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo gumala Teppner [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo kintogwa Makino [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo melopepo (L.) Alef. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo toonas Makino [unknown]
  • Cucurbita polymorpha Duchesne [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pomiformis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pyridaris Duchesne ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pyxidaris DC. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita succado Naeg. ex Naudin [unknown]
  • Cucurbita succedo Arn. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita tuberculosa Schrad. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita urnigera Schrad. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita variegata Steud. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita venosa Descourt. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo condensa L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo medullosa Harz [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo torticollis Harz [unknown]
  • Pepo clypeiformis Poit. [unknown]
  • Pepo oblongus Poit. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo pepo [unknown]
  • Pepo aurantius (Willd.) Peterm. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo nigra Harz [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo praecox Harz [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo vulgaris Harz [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo bicolor Harz [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pepo elongata Harz [unknown]

Description

Cucurbita pepo (also called Pumpkin, 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 pepo 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 pepo is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cucurbita pepo is a small evergreen tree native to the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cucurbita pepo

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

Cucurbita pepo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cucurbita pepo?

Cucurbita pepo

What is the common name of Cucurbita pepo?

Pepo Cucurbita

What is the distribution of Cucurbita pepo?

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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