Cucurbita lundelliana
Cucurbita lundelliana
- Native to:
- Belize | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus:
- Cucurbita
- Species:
- Cucurbita lundelliana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, small mammals
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Requires warm soil temperatures above 20°C for optimal germination. Seeds have relatively thin seed coats compared to other wild Cucurbita species.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI