Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
siceraria
ID:
362217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Molina) Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 3: 435 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361549

Common Names

  • Bottle Gourd
  • Siceraria Lagenaria
  • Calabash

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Synonyms

  • Lagenaria vittata Ser. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria vulgaris Ser. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria cochinchinensis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria hispida Ser. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria lagenaria Cockerell [unknown]
  • Lagenaria microcarpa Naudin [unknown]
  • Lagenaria leucantha Rusby [unknown]
  • Pepo lagenarius Moench [unknown]
  • Trochomeria rehmannii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Cucumis bicirrha Forst. ex Guill. [unknown]
  • Cucumis lagenarius Dumort. [unknown]
  • Cucumis mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita ciceraria Molina [unknown]
  • Cucurbita idololatrica Willd. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita lagenaria L. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita leucantha Duchesne [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pyriformis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita siceraria Molina [unknown]
  • Cucurbita vittata Blume [unknown]
  • Cucurbita lagenaria oblonga Blanco [unknown]
  • Cucurbita lagenaria villosa Blanco [unknown]
  • Cucurbita idolatrica Willd. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria idolatrica Ser. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria siceraria siceraria [unknown]
  • Lagenaria vulgaris asiatica Kobjakova [unknown]
  • Lagenaria vulgaris microcarpa Matsum. & Nakai [unknown]
  • Lagenaria leucantha microcarpa (Naudin) Nakai [unknown]
  • Lagenaria siceraria microcarpa (Naudin) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Lagenaria vulgaris depressa Ser. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria leucantha depressa (Ser.) Makino [unknown]
  • Lagenaria siceraria depressa (Ser.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Lagenaria leucantha makinoi Nakai [unknown]
  • Lagenaria bicornuta Chakrav. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria siceraria laevisperma Millán [unknown]
  • Lagenaria vulgaris afrikana Kobjakova [unknown]
  • Lagenaria siceraria depressa (Ser.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Lagenaria vulgaris clavata Ser. [unknown]
  • Lagenaria vulgaris gourda Ser. [unknown]

Description

Lagenaria siceraria (also called 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 siceraria 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

The flowers of Lagenaria siceraria are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are round, black and about 1 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenaria siceraria 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 siceraria

Lagenaria siceraria 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 siceraria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenaria siceraria?

Lagenaria siceraria

What is the common name of Lagenaria siceraria?

Bottle Gourd

What is the natural habitat of Lagenaria siceraria?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-2342950: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' in the authors string.