egusi-itoo

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Congo (DRC).

🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Kürbisartige)

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Melothria

Species

Melothria sphaerocarpa (egusi-itoo)

Names in Other Languages

French egousi-itoo

Portuguese lipupu

Similar Species in Melothria

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creeping-cucumber

Melothria pendula

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of egusi-itoo?

The scientific name of egusi-itoo is Melothria sphaerocarpa. It belongs to the genus Melothria.

Where does egusi-itoo live?

egusi-itoo is found in Distributed across Brazil and Congo (DRC).. Countries include Brazil, Congo (DRC).

What family does egusi-itoo belong to?

egusi-itoo (Melothria sphaerocarpa) belongs to the genus Melothria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does egusi-itoo belong to?

egusi-itoo (Melothria sphaerocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of egusi-itoo?

The closest relatives of egusi-itoo in the genus Melothria include creeping-cucumber.