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Riesen-Kürbis

Cucurbita maxima

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The Atlantic Giant Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) is a species in the genus Cucurbita. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (5 countries), Europe (17 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Kürbisartige)

Species

Cucurbita maxima (Riesen-Kürbis)

Names in Other Languages

French Courge

German Riesen-Kürbis

Similar Species in Cucurbita

Cucurbita foetidissima

Cucurbita lundelliana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riesen-Kürbis?

The scientific name of Riesen-Kürbis is Cucurbita maxima. It belongs to the genus Cucurbita.

Where does Riesen-Kürbis live?

Riesen-Kürbis is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (5 countries), Europe (17 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece.

What family does Riesen-Kürbis belong to?

Riesen-Kürbis (Cucurbita maxima) belongs to the genus Cucurbita, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does Riesen-Kürbis belong to?

Riesen-Kürbis (Cucurbita maxima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Riesen-Kürbis?

The closest relatives of Riesen-Kürbis in the genus Cucurbita include Feigenblatt-Kürbis, Gewöhnlicher Kürbis, Prärie-Kürbis, Bitter Pumpkin, Finger-leaf gourd.