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Igelgurke

Echinocystis lobata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, China, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (29 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Full Taxonomy

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Cucurbitales (Kürbisartige)

Species

Echinocystis lobata (Igelgurke)

Names in Other Languages

French Concombre sauvage

German Igelgurke

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Flowering Plants

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Igelgurke?

The scientific name of Igelgurke is Echinocystis lobata. It belongs to the genus Echinocystis.

Where does Igelgurke live?

Igelgurke is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, China, Kyrgyzstan), Europe (29 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Igelgurke belong to?

Igelgurke (Echinocystis lobata) belongs to the genus Echinocystis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does Igelgurke belong to?

Igelgurke (Echinocystis lobata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

Native Range — 34 Countries

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Genus Echinocystis — 1 Species

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Igelgurke

Echinocystis lobata

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Data verified März 2026

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