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Luffa astorii

Luffa astorii Svenson
Luffa astorii
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Luffa astorii is a species in the genus Luffa, family Cucurbitaceae. It was first described by Svenson in 1935 and is native to Ecuador, the Galápagos, and Peru.

Description

Luffa astorii belongs to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and is part of the Luffa genus. This species was scientifically documented by Svenson in 1935. It occurs naturally in the regions of Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands, and Peru. The species is part of a group of plants that includes other gourds and cucurbits, which are economically and ecologically significant in various parts of the world.

Distribution

Ecuador · Galápagos · Peru

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