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angúria

Citrullus lanatus

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The Afghan-Melon (Citrullus lanatus) is a species in the genus Citrullus. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, and Belgium.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Belize, Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sandia
French Melon d'eau
German Wassermelone
Portuguese angúria
Turkish Karpuz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of angúria?
The scientific name of angúria is Citrullus lanatus. It belongs to the genus Citrullus.
Where does angúria live?
angúria is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (24 countries), North America (Belize, Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso.
What family does angúria belong to?
angúria (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the genus Citrullus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.
What kingdom does angúria belong to?
angúria (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of angúria?
The closest relatives of angúria in the genus Citrullus include colocíntida.

Native Range — 51 Countries

Genus Citrullus — 2 Species

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angúria
Citrullus lanatus
NE
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colocíntida
Citrullus colocynthis
NE

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