HOME
University of the Philippines Baguio Herbarium
Cucurbita moschata

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne  [Unverified Identification]


Family Cucurbitaceae
Habit Vine (Herbaceous, Climbing)
Habitat Terrestrial
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: flower decoction is used to treat measles and small pox, seeds are said to be excellent vermifuges and taenifuges, fruits are diuretic;
Collected from Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) Jerile Mae Casimiro, Natasha Victoria Diaz, Lovely Keziah Flores, Andrianne Ferrer Langaoen, Kristine Marie Santos, Dan Elizear Tilan

×