

Cyclanthera
Botanical name: Cyclanthera
Cyclanthera
Botanical name: Cyclanthera


Description

Cyclanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cucurbitaceae. Some species show extreme cases of stamen fusion forming a ring around the gynoecium, with a single locule.


Species of Cyclanthera


Cutleaf cyclanthera
Cutleaf cyclanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cucurbitaceae. Some species show extreme cases of stamen fusion forming a ring around the gynoecium, with a single locule.

Caigua
Caigua has been cultivated as a vegetable for centuries in Central America, but is considered a pest in some areas where it's been introduced. The edible fruits of this vine are typically stuffed with meat or rice and then cooked.




Scientific Classification
