Alsomitra

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

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

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Synonyms

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
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References
  1. Macrozanonia macrocarpa
  2. The seed of an idea
  3. Horten; Two brothers, one wing
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