Lagenaria
Lagenaria
Lagenaria (pronounced: luh-geh-nair-ee-uh) is a genus of gourd-bearing plants in the family Cucurbitaceae. The genus is native to tropical regions of Africa and has a widespread distribution due to human cultivation.
Etymology
The term "Lagenaria" is derived from the Latin word "lagena", which means "flask" or "bottle". This is in reference to the bottle-like shape of the mature fruits of some species in this genus.
Species
The genus Lagenaria includes several species, some of which are:
- Lagenaria siceraria - Also known as the bottle gourd, calabash, or white-flowered gourd.
- Lagenaria abyssinica - Known as the Ethiopian gourd.
- Lagenaria breviflora - Commonly referred to as the short-flowered gourd.
Related Terms
- Cucurbitaceae - The plant family to which Lagenaria belongs. It includes other genera like Cucumis (cucumbers and melons) and Cucurbita (pumpkins and squashes).
- Gourd - A term used to describe the fruits of plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, including Lagenaria.
- Cultivar - A plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lagenaria
- Wikipedia's article - Lagenaria
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