Chinese bitter-cucumber

About

The Chinese bitter-cucumber (Momordica cochinchinensis) is a species in the genus Momordica. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Momordica

Species

Momordica cochinchinensis (Chinese bitter-cucumber)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cundeamor

French muricie

German indische Bittergurke

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balsâmina-de-purga

Momordica balsamina

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melão-são-caetano

Momordica charantia

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese bitter-cucumber?

The scientific name of Chinese bitter-cucumber is Momordica cochinchinensis. It belongs to the genus Momordica.

Where does Chinese bitter-cucumber live?

Chinese bitter-cucumber is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Chinese bitter-cucumber belong to?

Chinese bitter-cucumber (Momordica cochinchinensis) belongs to the genus Momordica, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does Chinese bitter-cucumber belong to?

Chinese bitter-cucumber (Momordica cochinchinensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese bitter-cucumber?

The closest relatives of Chinese bitter-cucumber in the genus Momordica include balsâmina-de-purga, melão-são-caetano.