pepinello

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, China, Colombia, Japan, and Taiwan.

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Melothria

Species

Melothria pendula (pepinello)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pepinello

Portuguese abobrinha-do-mato

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pepinello?

The scientific name of pepinello is Melothria pendula. It belongs to the genus Melothria.

What is the conservation status of pepinello?

pepinello (Melothria pendula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pepinello live?

pepinello is found in Distributed across Brazil, China, Colombia, Japan, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, China, Colombia, Japan, Taiwan.

What family does pepinello belong to?

pepinello (Melothria pendula) belongs to the genus Melothria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

Is pepinello endangered?

No, pepinello (Melothria pendula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does pepinello belong to?

pepinello (Melothria pendula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of pepinello?

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