Luffa operculata
Luffa
Also known as: Cucumis fricatorius Sessé & Moc. +5 more
- Cucumis fricatorius Sessé & Moc.
- Elaterium quinquefidum Hook. & Arn.
- Luffa operculata var. intermedia Cogn.
- Luffa quinquefida (Hook. & Arn.) Seem.
- Momordica quinquefida (Hook. & Arn.) Hook. & Arn.
- Poppya operculata (L.) M.Roem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Luffa operculata (commonly known as Luffa) is a climbing plant within the Cucurbitaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela