Cranberry Gourd

Abobra tenuifolia

Physical Characteristics

Abobra tenuifolia is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[177]. No more details. The egg-shaped fruit is about 12mm long[219].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known