Lagenaria sphaerica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerica
ID:
1301634
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
tro
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 5: 9 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300972
Common Names
- Lagenaria sphaerica
- Round-fruited Lagenaria
- Round-fruited Bottle Gourd
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lagenaria sphaerica (also called 'Round-fruited Bottle Gourd', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a climbing vine with alternate, palmately lobed leaves. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenaria sphaerica is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagenaria sphaerica has white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with smooth edges.
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Lagenaria sphaerica is a tropical and subtropical vine that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Lagenaria sphaerica
Lagenaria sphaerica can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Lagenaria sphaerica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagenaria sphaerica?
Lagenaria sphaerica
What is the common name of Lagenaria sphaerica?
Spherical Bottle Gourd
Where is Lagenaria sphaerica native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Lagenaria genus
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 tro-9200414: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.