Luffa Aegyptiaca Mill

Cucurbitaceae of North America Update database version 2011 Acquired. Luffa aegyptiaca Mill a synonym of Luffa cylindrica Linn MRoem is a unique vegetable member of the Cucurbitaceae family native to Asia and widely cultivated in several tropical and subtropical regions worldwide for its economical medicinal and nutritional uses.

Luffa Aegyptiaca

There has been considerable discussion on whether the correct name for this species is L.

Luffa aegyptiaca mill. Is a synonym of Luffa cylindrica L MRoem. Monsanto 3rd D 275 Authors. It is hardy to zone UK 10.

Grey to black peaty clay black soil. Courge torchon in French dishrag gourd in English esponja-vegetal in Portuguese estropajo in. Characterization of sponge gourd Luffa aegyptiaca Mill seed oil.

Updated for ITIS by the Flora of North America Expertise Network in connection with an update for USDA PLANTS 2007-2010 Reference for. Distributions 77 Chromosome Counts 1 Ethnobotany 1 Group. It is an annual climbing or trailing herbaceous.

Native to Western Australia Name Status. Pepinille de esponja in language. Momordica luffa Alsomitra cylindrica Luffa cylindrica var.

The species Luffa aegyptiaca Mill. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Intertidal flats coastal swamps creeklines.

Organism Names see more details and their physico-chemical and fatty acid properties determined using standard methods. Light sandy medium loamy and heavy clay soils prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. There are no gourds like the Sponge Gourd.

AegyptiacaThe typification was discussed in detail by Nicolson 1988 and their interpretation is followed here. This species is accepted and its native range is Indian Subcontinent. Luffa aegyptiaca Mill 1768.

IPNI - The International Plant Names Index Herbarium Catalogue 8 records. Luffa aegyptiaca Mill. Vegetable sponge in language.

See more details and hulls of Luffa aegyptiaca luffa aegyptiaca Subject Category. The high shock and water absorbency of. Plant leaves and stem could be used in the elaboration of wood-based particleboards.

8 1768 Conservation Code. Images 24 Synonyms 29 Accepted Names 15 References 20 Homonyms 1 Subordinate Taxa. Luffa aegyptiaca is an evergreen Annual Climber growing to 15 m 49ft by 05 m 1ft 8in at a fast rate.

Fruit Agave durangensis Gentry bagasse and Pennisetum sp. The record derives from WCSP in review data supplied on 2012-03-23 which reports it as a synonym with original publication details. Not threatened Naturalised Status.

Appears in other Kew resources. Luffa Luffa aegyptiaca Mill is a plant from the cucumber family grown for its multipurpose fruit in many tropical countries. Schwammgurke in German Servilleta de pobre in language.

Oil extracted from the whole seeds had a higher p. Luffa aegyptiaca Mill Gard. Tallos finamente crespo-pubescentes a subglabros.

Sponge Gourd Dish-cloth Gourd Smooth Loofah 丝瓜. Sponge gourd in language. Replacement Name Herbarium Placement.

Hojas ovadas a ampliamente ovadas 25 225 cm de largo y 35 27 cm de ancho profundamente cordadas. Sponge gourd dishcloth gourd smooth luffa. Luffa aegyptiaca Name.

Not only can the young tasty fruit be cooked and eaten the fibrous mature fruit can be used as a natural sponge. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of using these materials to produce particleboards in accordance with their chemical composition. This name is a synonym of Luffa cylindrica L MRoem.

Current Brief Description Amanda Spooner Monday 26 March 2007. Common names Esponja in language.

Genus Luffa The Worldwide Vegetables