Alsomitra
Alsomitra macrocarpa seed
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Tribe: Gomphogyneae
Genus: Alsomitra
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Synonyms

Alsomitra is a genus of the plant family Cucurbitaceae (the cucumber, squash, and pumpkin family).

The seeds of Alsomitra macrocarpa are among the largest winged seeds in the plant kingdom and their shape inspired a number of aviation pioneers.[2][3]

Selected species

  • Alsomitra angulata
  • Alsomitra angustipetala
  • Alsomitra balansae
  • Alsomitra beccariana
  • Alsomitra brasiliensis
  • Alsomitra capricornica
  • Alsomitra macrocarpa - Javan cucumber

References

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