Calabash Tree

Scientific Name: Crescentia cujete

Plant Family: Bignoniaceae

Native Region: Central and South America

Calabash Tree

Brief Description

A medium-sized tree with horizontal branches and unique, large, spherical, woody fruit that grows directly from the trunk and limbs. It has small, spoon-shaped leaves arranged in clusters.

Care Instructions

Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but prefers consistent moisture. It requires a frost-free tropical or subtropical climate to survive outdoors.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-01T12:02:18.787392