creeping-cucumber

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, China, Colombia, Japan, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (тыквоцветные)

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Melothria

Species

Melothria pendula (creeping-cucumber)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pepinello

Portuguese abobrinha-do-mato

Similar Species in Melothria

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egusi-itoo

Melothria sphaerocarpa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of creeping-cucumber?

The scientific name of creeping-cucumber is Melothria pendula. It belongs to the genus Melothria.

What is the conservation status of creeping-cucumber?

creeping-cucumber (Melothria pendula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does creeping-cucumber live?

creeping-cucumber is found in Distributed across Brazil, China, Colombia, Japan, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, China, Colombia, Japan, Taiwan.

What family does creeping-cucumber belong to?

creeping-cucumber (Melothria pendula) belongs to the genus Melothria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

Is creeping-cucumber endangered?

No, creeping-cucumber (Melothria pendula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does creeping-cucumber belong to?

creeping-cucumber (Melothria pendula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of creeping-cucumber?

The closest relatives of creeping-cucumber in the genus Melothria include egusi-itoo.