Abobra
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Abobra is a monotypic genus of the gourd family
containing the one species Abobra tenuifolia (syn. Abobra viridiflora Naudin.
, Bryonia tenuifolia Hook.
& Arn.). It is native to South America
, and sometimes cultivated as ornamental plant
s and also for its edible fruits. Common names include cranberry gourd.
Cucurbitaceae
The plant family Cucurbitaceae consists of various squashes, melons, and gourds, including crops such as cucumber, pumpkins, luffas, and watermelons...
containing the one species Abobra tenuifolia (syn. Abobra viridiflora Naudin.
Charles Victor Naudin
Charles Victor Naudin was a French naturalist and botanist.-Biography:He studied at Bailleul-sur-Thérain in 1825, then to Limoux, a graduate of the University of Montpellier in 1837, he was preceptor in 1838 and obtained his doctorate in 1842...
, Bryonia tenuifolia Hook.
William Jackson Hooker
Sir William Jackson Hooker, FRS was an English systematic botanist and organiser. He held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University, and was the first Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He enjoyed the friendship and support of Sir Joseph Banks for his exploring,...
& Arn.). It is native to South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, and sometimes cultivated as ornamental plant
Ornamental plant
Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects, as house plants, for cut flowers and specimen display...
s and also for its edible fruits. Common names include cranberry gourd.