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Schwammgurke

Luffa aegyptiaca

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Iraq, Taiwan), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish estropajo
French courge torchon
German Schwammgurke
Portuguese esponja-vegetal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwammgurke?
The scientific name of Schwammgurke is Luffa aegyptiaca. It belongs to the genus Luffa.
Where does Schwammgurke live?
Schwammgurke is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Iraq, Taiwan), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Cuba, Fiji, Honduras, Iraq.
What family does Schwammgurke belong to?
Schwammgurke (Luffa aegyptiaca) belongs to the genus Luffa, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.
What kingdom does Schwammgurke belong to?
Schwammgurke (Luffa aegyptiaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Schwammgurke?
The closest relatives of Schwammgurke in the genus Luffa include gerippte Schwammgurke.

Native Range — 24 Countries

Genus Luffa — 2 Species

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gerippte Schwammgurke
Luffa acutangula
NE
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Schwammgurke
Luffa aegyptiaca
NE

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