Luffa saccata
Luffa saccata F.Muell. ex I.Telford
Luffa saccata is a species in the Cucurbitaceae family, native to the Northern Territory and Western Australia. It was formally described in 2011 by I.Telford, based on specimens collected by Ferdinand Mueller in 1856. The species name refers to the bag-like shape of its fruit.
Description
Luffa saccata belongs to the genus Luffa and is part of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes gourds and cucurbits. It is found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The species was named for its fruit, which has a distinctive bag-like appearance, as noted in the etymology derived from the Latin term 'saccatus.' The description of this species was published in 2011, with the scientific name authored by I.Telford, honoring Ferdinand Mueller, who collected the original specimens in 1856.
Distribution
Northern Territory · Western Australia
