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Momordica charantia
करेलाVine
Momordica charantia is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. Its many varieties differ substantially in the shape and bitterness of the fruit.
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusMomordica
NativeAfrica
LifespanAnnual
Taxonomy
The scientific classification of Momordica charantia.
Classification
KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCucurbitales
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusMomordica
SpeciesM. charantia
Binomial NameMomordica charantia
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameBitter Gourd
Life FormVine
Growth HabitVine
Taxonomic Hierarchy
KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCucurbitales
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusMomordica
Taxonomic Notes
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
- The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
- This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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