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| Identification |
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Genus
Sicana
Species
odorifera
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
casa banana
curuba
Family
CUCURBITACEAE
Specimen number
S5297
Data source
Frgnt p365
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The fruit of Sicana odorifera have a faintly sweet aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
scented fruit
Fragrance parts
Fruit
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Salads
Preserves
Pies
Cooked
Fresh
Steamed
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
Smooth textured, with a small amount of fiber. Light sweetness suggestive of a banana infused with pineapple and strawberry.
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Sicana odorifera is a native plant in the natural environment and may have originated from South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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