Sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) is an annual herbaceous plant that is part of the Cucurbitaceae family. It has various uses and can be cultivated both in the field and in protected areas or in ecological agriculture. In addition to being cultivated for decorative purposes, as a vegetable or as a vegetal sponge, for baths, the sponge gourd is also cultivated to extract the fibers from the stem, the oil from the seeds, being also used for the manufacture of various products (hats, bath rugs, tablecloths, etc.).