Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
naudinianus
ID:
608550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 549 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607882

Common Names

  • Naudinianus citrullus
  • Citrullus naudinianus
  • Citrullus naudinianus var. naudinianus

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Synonyms

  • Acanthosicyos naudinianus (Sond.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Cucumis naudinianus Sond. [unknown]
  • Pseudocucumis naudinianus (Sond.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Colocynthis naudinianus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Citrullus naudinianus (also called Naudin's watermelon, among many other common names) is a species of watermelon native to tropical Africa. It is an annual herbaceous plant with trailing stems that can reach up to 1 meter in length. It is found in wet savannas and other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Citrullus naudinianus is yellow and trumpet-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citrullus naudinianus 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 naudinianus

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

Citrullus naudinianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citrullus naudinianus?

Citrullus naudinianus

What is the common name of Citrullus naudinianus?

Naudin's watermelon

What is the natural habitat of Citrullus naudinianus?

It is native to tropical Africa

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,