The fruit of Cucurbita ficifolia Bouché is known in Mexico as chilacayote, it has medicinal properties such as anthelmintic, diuretic, taeniafuge, among others, highlighting its hypoglycemic effect, which has generated great scientific interest since its effect is 12.9% better than Opuntia streptacantha Lem., a species used to control glucose levels...
The equatorial orientation of fruits is present in diverse cacti. In some species from the north hemisphere, have reported they produce bigger fruits and more seeds in southern branches and/or ribs. If these are more attractive for frugivores, we expect them show a preference for them in comparison with those...
