lipupu

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Congo (DRC).

🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Melothria

Species

Melothria sphaerocarpa (lipupu)

Names in Other Languages

French egousi-itoo

Portuguese lipupu

Similar Species in Melothria

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abobrinha-do-mato

Melothria pendula

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lipupu?

The scientific name of lipupu is Melothria sphaerocarpa. It belongs to the genus Melothria.

Where does lipupu live?

lipupu is found in Distributed across Brazil and Congo (DRC).. Countries include Brazil, Congo (DRC).

What family does lipupu belong to?

lipupu (Melothria sphaerocarpa) belongs to the genus Melothria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does lipupu belong to?

lipupu (Melothria sphaerocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of lipupu?

The closest relatives of lipupu in the genus Melothria include abobrinha-do-mato.