Luffa echinata

Luffa echinata belongs to the genus Luffa within the Cucurbitaceae family, commonly known as the gourd family. Its native range includes countries such as Assam, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, India, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Niger, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, and the West Himalaya. The species was formally published in 1832 by the botanist Roxb. It is part of a genus that includes other economically and ecologically significant species. The distribution of Luffa echinata spans multiple continents, indicating a wide adaptation to various environmental conditions.