The Cucurbitaceae, also called cucurbits or the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in 101 genera. Those of most agricultural, commercial or nutritional value to humans include:
Cucumis is a genus of twining, tendril-bearing plants in the family Cucurbitaceae which includes the cucumber, true melons, the horned melon, and the West Indian gherkin.
The genus Arachnis, abbreviated as Arach in horticultural trade, is a member of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), consisting of more than 20 species native to China, India, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Aenhenrya is a monotypic genus of terrestrial orchids that spread by means of underground rhizomes. Only one species is known, Aenhenrya rotundifolia, a very rare plant and endemic to southern India.
Swinglea is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Rutaceae. It only contains a single species, Swinglea glutinosa.
Polyclita is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae. It only contains one known species, Polyclita turbinata(Kuntze) A.C.Sm.
Ampelosicyos is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae.
Naudinia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Rutaceae. It only contains one known species, Naudinia amabilis Planch. & Linden
Hedstromia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It only contains one species, Hedstromia latifolia.
Koordersiodendron is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Anacardiaceae. It only contains one known species, Koordersiodendron pinnatum(Blanco) Merr.
Ledebouriella is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apiaceae. It only contains one known species, Ledebouriella multiflora(Ledeb.) H.Wolff.
Lipskya is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apiaceae. It only contains one known species, Lipskya insignis. It is also in tribe Pyramidoptereae.
Lundinia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. It only contains one known species, Lundinia plumbea.
Guiraoa is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It only contains one species, Guiraoa arvensisCoss.
Pennellianthus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Plantaginaceae. It only contains one known species, Pennellianthus frutescens(Lamb.) Crosswh. The genus is within the Tribe Cheloneae along with Penstemon, from which Pennellianthus was separated from.
Moriera is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It only contains one known species, Moriera spinosaBoiss.
Indofevillea is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae.
Megacorax is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Onagraceae. The only species is Megacorax gracielanusS.González & W.L.Wagner.
Morsacanthus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Acanthaceae. The only species is Morsacanthus nemoralisRizzini.
Hanburia is a genus of plants in the tribe Sicyoeae of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. Its native range is from Mexico to Venezuela and Peru. It is found in the countries of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panamá, Peru and Venezuela.
