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American Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo

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The American Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is a species in the genus Cucurbita. 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.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Species

Cucurbita pepo (American Pumpkin)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Calabaza

French Courge

German Gewöhnlicher Kürbis

Portuguese aboboreira--comum

Similar Species in Cucurbita

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Atlantic Giant Pumpkin

Cucurbita lundelliana

Least Concern

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Buffalo gourd

Cucurbita foetidissima

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Pumpkin?

The scientific name of American Pumpkin is Cucurbita pepo. It belongs to the genus Cucurbita.

Where does American Pumpkin live?

American Pumpkin is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Costa Rica, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Canada, Colombia.

What family does American Pumpkin belong to?

American Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) belongs to the genus Cucurbita, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does American Pumpkin belong to?

American Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of American Pumpkin?

The closest relatives of American Pumpkin in the genus Cucurbita include Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Bitter Pumpkin, Buffalo gourd, Coyote gourd, Coyote gourd.