Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
lanatus
ID:
608526

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (TI, Tokyo) 1915-1916: 30 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607858

Common Names

  • Watermelon Citrullus
  • Citrullus lanatus
  • Watermelon Citrullus

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Synonyms

  • Momordica lanata Thunb. [conserved]
  • Anguria citrullus Mill. [unknown]
  • Citrullus anguria (Duches.) Hara [unknown]
  • Citrullus aquosus Schur [unknown]
  • Citrullus battich Forssk. [unknown]
  • Citrullus caffrorum Schrad. [unknown]
  • Citrullus chodospermus Fal. & Dun. [unknown]
  • Citrullus citrullus H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Citrullus citrullus Small [unknown]
  • Citrullus colocynthis capensis Alef. [unknown]
  • Citrullus edulis Spach [unknown]
  • Citrullus edulis Pangalo [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus albidus (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus caffrorum (Alef.) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus capensis (Alef.) Fursa [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus cordophanus Ter-Avan. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus cordophanus (Ter-Avan.) Fursa [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus fistulosus Babu [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus minor (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus mucosospermus Fursa [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus nigro-seminius (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus oblongus (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus pulcherrimus (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus pumilus (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus rotundus (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus senegalicus Fursa [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus shami (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus variegatus (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus virgatus (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus viridis (Chakravarty) Maheshw. [unknown]
  • Citrullus mucosospermus senegalicus Fursa [unknown]
  • Citrullus pasteca Sageret [unknown]
  • Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. [unknown]
  • Citrullus vulgaris caffrorum Alef. [unknown]
  • Colocynthis amarissima Schrad. [unknown]
  • Colocynthis citrullus (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cucumis amarissimus Schrad. [unknown]
  • Cucumis citrullus Ser. [unknown]
  • Cucumis dissectus Decne. [unknown]
  • Cucumis edulis Steud. [unknown]
  • Cucumis laciniosus Eckl. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cucumis vulgaris E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cucurbita anguria Duchesne [unknown]
  • Cucurbita caffra Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita citrullus L. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita gigantea Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cucurbita pinnatifida Schrank [unknown]
  • Cucumis citrullus jace Ser. [unknown]
  • Cucumis citrullus pasteca Ser. [unknown]
  • Citrullus lanatus amarus (Schrad.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes [unknown]
  • Colocynthis citrullus Fritsch [unknown]
  • Citrullus colocynthis lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai [unknown]
  • Colocynthis amarissima Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cucumis laciniosus Eckl. ex Schrad. [deprecated]
  • Citrullus lanatus lanatus [unknown]

Description

Citrullus lanatus (also called Watermelon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including deserts, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Citrullus lanatus is used for its edible fruits and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citrullus lanatus has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citrullus lanatus is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Citrullus lanatus

Citrullus lanatus is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Citrullus lanatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citrullus lanatus?

Citrullus lanatus

What is the natural habitat of Citrullus lanatus?

Citrullus lanatus is found in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa, Asia, and Europe.

What is the flowering season of Citrullus lanatus?

Citrullus lanatus flowers from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2723908: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Jinzo Matsumura (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matsum.' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.