Abobra tenuifolia (Cucurbitaceae)

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Abobra tenuifolia
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The Abobra tenuifolia plant species is found in S. America - Argentina, Brazil It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Abobra tenuifolia
Family:  Cucurbitaceae
Author:  (Hook.&Arn.)Cogn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a warm sunny position and a light soil[1, 245]. 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[1, 219], replanting it in May[245]. One report says that the root can be left in the ground in the very mildest parts of Britain[245]. A climbing plant, supporting itself by means of tendrils[219]. The greenish-white flowers are powerfully scented[245]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required[219].

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