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Sponge Gourd
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Cucurbitaceae

Sponge GourdVine

Luffa aegyptiaca, the sponge gourd, Egyptian cucumber or Vietnamese luffa, is an annual species of vine cultivated for its fruit, native to South and Southeast Asia.

FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusCucurbitaceae
NativeAsia
LifespanAnnual

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Cucurbitaceae.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCucurbitales
FamilyCucurbitaceae
Binomial NameCucurbitaceae
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameSponge Gourd
Life FormVine
Growth HabitVine

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCucurbitales
FamilyCucurbitaceae
Binomial NameCucurbitaceae

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.