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sandia

Citrullus lanatus

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About

The Afghan-Melon (Citrullus lanatus) is a species in the genus Citrullus. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, and Belgium.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Belize, Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Species

Citrullus lanatus (sandia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sandia

French Melon d'eau

German Wassermelone

Portuguese angúria

Turkish Karpuz

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Citrullus colocynthis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sandia?

The scientific name of sandia is Citrullus lanatus. It belongs to the genus Citrullus.

Where does sandia live?

sandia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Belize, Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso.

What family does sandia belong to?

sandia (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the genus Citrullus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does sandia belong to?

sandia (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of sandia?

The closest relatives of sandia in the genus Citrullus include alhandal.