Luffa acutangula
Luffa acutangula is a cucurbitaceous vine 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 English names include angled luffa, Chinese okra, dish cloth gourd, ridged gourd, sponge gourd, vegetable gourd, strainer vine, ribbed loofah, silky gourd, and silk gourd.
Uses of Luffa acutangula
Ridge Gourd is represented through practical, cultural, ecological, and wellness use cases from the plant dataset.
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Toxicity Information
Toxicity data is not fully verified for this plant. Avoid consuming plant parts unless a trusted source confirms safe use.