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courge torchon

Luffa aegyptiaca

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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).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Species

Luffa aegyptiaca (courge torchon)

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 courge torchon?

The scientific name of courge torchon is Luffa aegyptiaca. It belongs to the genus Luffa.

Where does courge torchon live?

courge torchon 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 courge torchon belong to?

courge torchon (Luffa aegyptiaca) belongs to the genus Luffa, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does courge torchon belong to?

courge torchon (Luffa aegyptiaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of courge torchon?

The closest relatives of courge torchon in the genus Luffa include Sinkwa towelsponge.