Economic Botany

, Volume 38, Issue 3, pp 350–357 | Cite as

Wild and cultivated cucurbits in Nigeria

  • Bosa E. Okoli
Article

Abstract

The family Cucurbitaceae is represented in Nigeria by 21 genera, many of which are of considerable economic importance. Certain genera, such asTelfairia, Cucurbita andCitrullus, are commonly cultivated in southern Nigeria since their fruits and/or leaves constitute important items in the local diet. Other genera are significant as oil plants, medicinal plants, sources of tanning materials, sponges and household utensils.

Keywords

Sponge Nigeria Melon Economic Botany Bottle Gourd 
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© The New York Botanical Garden 1984

Authors and Affiliations

  • Bosa E. Okoli
    • 1
  1. 1.School of Biological SciencesUniversity of Port HarcourtPort Harcourt

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