Benincasa fistulosa
Round Gourd, Round Melon
Other regional names: Squash Melon
- Squash Melon
Also known as: Citrullus fistulosus Stocks +5 more
- Citrullus fistulosus Stocks
- Citrullus lanatus var. fistulosus (Stocks) Babu
- Citrullus vulgaris var. fistulosus (Stocks) Duthie & Fuller
- Citrullus vulgaris var. fistulosus (Stocks) J.L.Stewart
- Colocynthis citrullus var. fistulosus (Stocks) Chakrav.
- Praecitrullus fistulosus (Stocks) Pangalo
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.
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Benincasa fistulosa (commonly known as Round Gourd or Round-Melon) is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Pakistan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Afghanistan, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, West Himalaya