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achocha

Cyclanthera pedata

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros), Europe (Italy), North America (Guatemala, Honduras), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cyclanthera
Species
Cyclanthera pedata (achocha)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish caigua
French achocha
German Korila
Portuguese maxixe-do-nordeste

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of achocha?
The scientific name of achocha is Cyclanthera pedata. It belongs to the genus Cyclanthera.
Where does achocha live?
achocha is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros), Europe (Italy), North America (Guatemala, Honduras), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy.
What family does achocha belong to?
achocha (Cyclanthera pedata) belongs to the genus Cyclanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.
What kingdom does achocha belong to?
achocha (Cyclanthera pedata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Cyclanthera — 1 Species

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achocha
Cyclanthera pedata
NE
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