Draft:Cyclanthera pedata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus: | Cyclanthera |
| Species: | C. pedata
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| Cyclanthera pedata | |
Cyclanthera pedata is a herbaceous vine, in the cucurbit or gourd family, Cucurbitaceae.
Biology
[edit]C. pedata is an annual climbing plant with vines that can reach up to 4.5 m (15 ft) in height.[1][2][3]. It has a thin stem and palmate leaves that are 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 in) wide.[1][2][3] The small, unisexual flowers range from white to light green and are located at the leaf axils.[1][3] The light green fruits are ovoid, curved, and can grow up to 20 cm (7.9 in) in length.[1][2][4]
Cultivation
[edit]C. pedata thrives in diverse environmental conditions and at altitudes up to 2,500 m (8,200 ft) above sea level.[2][3][4] However, its optimal growing temperature is between 12–27 °C (54–81 °F).[2][4] The ideal soil pH for C. pedata is between 6.0 and 7.0[2][4]. Additionally, the plant grows best in deep, well-drained soils and does not tolerate saline soils.[2][4]
Planting time varies depending on regional environmental conditions, but for optimal seed germination, a temperature range of 15–20 °C (59–68 °F) is recommended.[2][4]
Pests and Diseases
[edit]The main insect pests affecting C. pedata are aphids (Aphis gossypii), fruit flies (Bactrocera cucurbitae), and the red pumpkin beetle (Aulacophora foveicollis)[2]. Several diseases also impact C. pedata, including anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum), fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum), powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca fuliginea), downy mildew (Peronospora destructor), and mosaic disease (Potyvirus)[2]. The fungus Geotrichum candidum may cause post-harvest losses [5].
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Nieto, D., F. Areche, E. Chirre, J. Menacho, H. Tantalean, H. Bartolome, L. Sumarriva-Bustinza, N. Zela-Payi, A. Angoma, A. Camposano-Cordova, N. Mallma, M. Solano, D. Flores, R. Mamani, and H. Cajavilca. 2023. USE OF CYTOKININS AND COMPOSTING TO IMPROVE THE AGRONOMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS OF CAIGUA (CYCLANTHERA PEDATA L.). SABRAO Journal of Breeding and Genetics 55:1641–1653.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Rana, M. K., and C. A. Vilas. 2017. Stuffing Cucumber. Pages 507–514 in M. K. Rana, editor. Vegetable Crops Science. First edition. CRC Press.
- ^ a b c d Zuccolo, M., D. Pedrali, V. Leoni, G. Borgonovo, A. Bassoli, A. Giorgi, and L. Giupponi. 2023. Characterization of an Italian landrace of Cyclanthera pedata (L.) Schrad. of herbal and horticultural interest. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 70:1455–1469.
- ^ a b c d e f Macchia, M., P. Montoro, L. Ceccarini, I. Molfetta, and C. Pizza. (n.d.). Agronomic and phytochemical characterization of Cyclanthera pedata Schrad. cultivated in central Italy. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
- ^ CABI (2022-01-07). Cyclanthera pedata (Report). doi:10.1079/cabicompendium.113710.