Citrullus mucosospermus
Egusi Melon, Egusi Watermelon
Other regional names: West African Watermelon
- West African Watermelon
Also known as: Citrullus lanatus subsp. mucosospermus Fursa +2 more
- Citrullus lanatus subsp. mucosospermus Fursa
- Citrullus lanatus var. senegalicus Fursa
- Citrullus mucosospermus var. senegalicus (Fursa) Fursa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Citrullus mucosospermus (commonly known as Egusi Melon or Egusi Watermelon) is an annual belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Gabon