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abóbora-serpente

Trichosanthes cucumerina

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar, Seychelles), Asia (Maldives), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇻 Maldives

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plantas)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Species

Trichosanthes cucumerina (abóbora-serpente)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese abóbora-serpente

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Flowering Plants

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of abóbora-serpente?

The scientific name of abóbora-serpente is Trichosanthes cucumerina. It belongs to the genus Trichosanthes.

Where does abóbora-serpente live?

abóbora-serpente is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar, Seychelles), Asia (Maldives), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Guinea, Madagascar, Maldives, Seychelles, United States.

What family does abóbora-serpente belong to?

abóbora-serpente (Trichosanthes cucumerina) belongs to the genus Trichosanthes, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does abóbora-serpente belong to?

abóbora-serpente (Trichosanthes cucumerina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Trichosanthes — 1 Species

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abóbora-serpente

Trichosanthes cucumerina

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Data verified Março 2026

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