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Abobra

Botanical Name: Abobra tenuifolia
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Kingdom:Plantae
Order: Cucurbitales
Subfamily:Cucurbitoideae
Tribe: Cucurbiteae
Genus: Abobra
Species:A. tenuifolia

Common Names: Abobra or Cranberry Gourd

Habitat: Abobra is native to South America (Argentinia, Brasil, and Uruguay)

Description:
Abobra is a diecious, perennial climbing plant reaching up to 4 meters height. Sometimes it is cultivated as ornamental plants and also for its edible fruits. The flowers exude a strong fragrance and are of pale green color and blossom between July and August. The seeds ripen between September and October.The egg-shaped fruit is about 12mm long. The fruit is ovoid and has a diameter of 14 mm.

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Cultivation:
Requires a warm sunny position and a light soil. Although not hardy outdoors in most of Britain, the plant has a fleshy root about 30cm below the soil surface and this can be stored overwinter in a greenhouse or frame, replanting it in May. One report says that the root can be left in the ground in the very mildest parts of Britain. A climbing plant, supporting itself by means of tendrils. The greenish-white flowers are powerfully scented. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required

Edible Uses: Fruits are edible. No more details.

Medicinal Uses: Not kown.

Disclaimer : The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplement, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abobra
https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Abobra+tenuifolia

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