Abobra tenuifolia
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Abobra tenuifolia (Gillies) Cogn. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Violanae Ordo: Cucurbitales |
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Abobra tenuifolia (= Abobra viridiflora) is a climber.
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[edit] Naming
Abobra tenuifolia was already described and the name validly published by John Gillies. It was not until 1862, however, that Célestin Alfred Cogniaux reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Abobra tenuifolia is the single species in the genus Abobra which belongs to the family of the Cucurbitaceae (Cucumber Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Abobra tenuifolia is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The fruits are berries and very ornamental.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Abobra tenuifolia is native to Argentina and Uruguay.
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Abobra tenuifolia
[edit] History
[edit] Abobra tenuifolia in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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