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Cucurbita ficifolia

Asian Pumpkin, Blackseed Squash
Other regional names: Fig Leaved Gourd +3 more
  • Fig Leaved Gourd
  • Figleaf Gourd
  • Malabar Gourd
  • Thai Marrow
Also known as: Cucurbita ficifolia f. leucosperma Zhit. +7 more
  • Cucurbita ficifolia f. leucosperma Zhit.
  • Cucurbita ficifolia f. melanosperma (A.Braun ex Gasp.) Zhit.
  • Cucurbita ficifolia var. mexicana G.Nicholson
  • Cucurbita melanosperma A.Braun
  • Cucurbita melanosperma A.Braun ex Gasp.
  • Cucurbita mexicana Dammann
  • Pepo ficifolia (Bouché) Britton
  • Pepo malabaricus Sageret
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Cucurbita ficifolia (commonly known as Asian pumpkin or Blackseed Squash) is an annual within the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northwest, Assam, California, Canary Is., Chile North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Zealand North, Nicaragua, Panama, Spain, Venezuela

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