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Squash / Pumpkin

Cucurbita moschata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇮🇶 Iraq

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Species

Cucurbita moschata (Squash / Pumpkin)

Similar Species in Cucurbita

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin

Cucurbita foetidissima

Cucurbita lundelliana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Squash / Pumpkin?

The scientific name of Squash / Pumpkin is Cucurbita moschata. It belongs to the genus Cucurbita.

Where does Squash / Pumpkin live?

Squash / Pumpkin is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, India, Iraq, Portugal, Seychelles, Spain, Sweden.

What family does Squash / Pumpkin belong to?

Squash / Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) belongs to the genus Cucurbita, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does Squash / Pumpkin belong to?

Squash / Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Squash / Pumpkin?

The closest relatives of Squash / Pumpkin in the genus Cucurbita include American Pumpkin, Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Buffalo gourd, Coyote gourd, Bitter Pumpkin.