Upo Tambuli/ upo seeds for planting/ bottle gourd

Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria [Molina] Standley) is commonly called “upo” among the Tagalog. It is locally known as “Tabungaw” in Ilocano and “Kandol” in Ibanag. This is a herbaceous, annual climbing plant with long strong tendrils and simple leaves. When the fruit matures, the rind is hard and durable.