The Cucurbitaceae (/ k j uː ˌ k ɜːr b ɪ ˈ t eɪ s iː ˌ iː /), [2] also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species [3] in 101 genera. [4] Those of most agricultural, commercial or nutritional value to humans include: [citation needed] Cucurbita – squash, pumpkin, zucchini (courgette), some ...

2024年12月23日 · Cucurbitaceae, the gourd family of flowering plants, belonging to the order Cucurbitales and containing 98 genera and about 975 species of food and ornamental plants. Notable members of the family include cucumbers, gourds, melons, squashes, and pumpkins.

The gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, consists of about 975 species across 98 genera. Members of the family are annual or perennial herbaceous plants; many are climbing or trailing vines with characteristic tendrils. The flowers are often showy and …

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Cucurbitaceae 2. Distribution of Cucurbitaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Types.

Cucurbitaceae contain oxygenated tetracyclic triterpenoids (cucurbitacins) with bitter taste and purging or abortive effect. Often confused with Passifloraceae or Vitaceae, because they share occurrence of alternate leaves and tendrils, but differentiated by the tendrils inserted at a 90°

2023年4月5日 · The Cucurbitaceae family provides numerous important crops including watermelons (Citrullus lanatus), melons (Cucumis melo), cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), and pumpkins and squashes (Cucurbita...

Diagnostics: Cucurbitaceae are mostly perennial lianas or herbaceous annual vines or trailers, often glandular-hairy and usually with one tendril per node inserted at a 90° angle with the petiole (fig. 5a & b). Perennial species often have tuberous roots or pachypodia (fig. 3d).