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Sinkwa towelsponge

Luffa acutangula

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Iraq, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Palau).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇩 Chad 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇵🇼 Palau

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Luffa acutangula (Sinkwa towelsponge)

Names in Other Languages

German gerippte Schwammgurke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sinkwa towelsponge?

The scientific name of Sinkwa towelsponge is Luffa acutangula. It belongs to the genus Luffa.

Where does Sinkwa towelsponge live?

Sinkwa towelsponge is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Iraq, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Palau).. Countries include Burkina Faso, Chad, Cuba, Iraq, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Palau, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Taiwan.

What family does Sinkwa towelsponge belong to?

Sinkwa towelsponge (Luffa acutangula) belongs to the genus Luffa, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does Sinkwa towelsponge belong to?

Sinkwa towelsponge (Luffa acutangula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Sinkwa towelsponge?

The closest relatives of Sinkwa towelsponge in the genus Luffa include Sponge gourd.