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Chinese-watermelon

Benincasa hispida

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About

The Chinese-watermelon (Benincasa hispida) is a species in the genus Benincasa. Native to Australia, Maldives, Philippines, Seychelles, and Taiwan.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Tonga).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇦🇺 Australia 🇲🇻 Maldives

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Cucurbitales (ウリ目)
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Benincasa
Species
Benincasa hispida (Chinese-watermelon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish calabaza blanca
French courge à cire
German Wachskürbis
Portuguese abóbora-d'água
Indonesian kundur

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese-watermelon?
The scientific name of Chinese-watermelon is Benincasa hispida. It belongs to the genus Benincasa.
Where does Chinese-watermelon live?
Chinese-watermelon is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Tonga).. Countries include Australia, Maldives, Philippines, Seychelles, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga.
What family does Chinese-watermelon belong to?
Chinese-watermelon (Benincasa hispida) belongs to the genus Benincasa, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.
What kingdom does Chinese-watermelon belong to?
Chinese-watermelon (Benincasa hispida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Benincasa — 1 Species

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Chinese-watermelon
Benincasa hispida
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