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Chayote

Sechium edule

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The Chayote (Sechium edule) is a species in the genus Sechium. 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 (Comoros, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (Cuba, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Species

Sechium edule (Chayote)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish chocho

French chou-chou

German Stachelgurke

Portuguese chuchu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chayote?

The scientific name of Chayote is Sechium edule. It belongs to the genus Sechium.

Where does Chayote live?

Chayote is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (Cuba, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Croatia, Cuba, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan.

What family does Chayote belong to?

Chayote (Sechium edule) belongs to the genus Sechium, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does Chayote belong to?

Chayote (Sechium edule) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).