Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
362190

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Roberty

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Fondam. Afrique Noire, Sér. A, Sci. Nat. 16: 795 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361522

Common Names

  • Short-Flowered Bottle Gourd
  • Breviflora Lagenaria
  • Short-Flowered Calabash

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Synonyms

  • Lagenaria angolensis Naudin [unknown]
  • Adenopus breviflorus Benth. [unknown]
  • Adenopus ledermannii Harms [unknown]
  • Adenopus multiflorus Cogn. [unknown]
  • Adenopus noctiflorus Gilg [unknown]

Description

Lagenaria breviflora (also called Short-Flowered Bottle Gourd, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lagenaria breviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagenaria breviflora has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenaria breviflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in the ground, space plants at least 3 feet apart. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Lagenaria breviflora

Lagenaria breviflora is native to West Africa and can be found in the countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Lagenaria breviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenaria breviflora?

Lagenaria breviflora

What is the common name of Lagenaria breviflora?

Short-flowered Bottle Gourd

What is the natural habitat of Lagenaria breviflora?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

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-2342913: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Guy Edouard Roberty (1907-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roberty' in the authors string.