Luffa acutangula
Lac Cucurbitaceae Cucurbitales

Luffa acutangula

26 2n Chromosomes
Cucurbitaceae Family
Taxonomic Classification
Kingdom Plantae Phylum Magnoliophyta Class Liliopsida Order Cucurbitales Family Cucurbitaceae
Genome & Ploidy
2n
26 chromosomes
Polyploidy History (PhyloWGD)
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Species Notes
Description
Luffa acutangula is a cucurbitaceous vine that is commercially grown for its unripe fruits as a vegetable. Mature fruits are used as natural cleaning sponges. Its fruit slightly resembles a cucumber or zucchini with ridges. It is native to South Asia and has been naturalised in other regions. It is also grown as a houseplant in places with colder climates. English common names include angled luffa, Chinese okra, dish cloth gourd, ridged gourd, sponge gourd, vegetable gourd, strainer vine, ribbed loofah, silky gourd, and silk gourd.
Data source
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