• Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. (wikipedia.org)
  • The species is further divided into several varieties, of which bitter wooly melon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (wikipedia.org)
  • lanatus), citron melons (Citrullus lanatus var. (wikipedia.org)
  • This taxonomy originated with the erroneous synonymization of the wooly melon Citrullus lanatus with the sweet watermelon Citrullus vulgaris by L.H. Bailey in 1930. (wikipedia.org)
  • and the bitter wooly melon Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (wikipedia.org)
  • A proposal to conserve the name, Citrullus lanatus (Thunb. (wikipedia.org)
  • Prior to 2015, the wild species closest to Citrullus lanatus was assumed to be the tendril-less melon Citrullus ecirrhosus Cogn. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, after phylogenetic analysis, the closest relative to Citrullus lanatus is now thought to be Citrullus mucosospermus (Fursa) from West Africa (from Senegal to Nigeria), which is also sometimes considered a subspecies within C. lanatus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Comparative anatomical studies of the melons in this family is presented together for the first time with variations in the number of tissues in the different varieties of Citrullus lanatus -watermelon found in Nigeria. (scialert.net)
  • The three species, Cucumis melo, Cucumeropsis mannii, Cucurbita moschata and the different varieties of the species, C. lanatus studied are economically important. (scialert.net)
  • White-seeded melon), Cucumis melo L. (Sweet melon), Citrullus lanatus Thunb. (scialert.net)
  • Matsum and Nakai (Brown-seeded melon) and Citrullus lanatus Thunb. (scialert.net)
  • Watermelons ( Citrullus lanatus ) are considered exotic fruits that are mostly imported from distant countries. (howtodiyeverything.com)
  • The detailed anatomy of four species and three varieties of melons in an interesting and somewhat unusual family, Cucurbitaceae is presented. (scialert.net)
  • Comparative and systematic studies on the anatomy of the root, stem and leaf of all the melon species belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family in Nigeria is being presented together for the first time. (scialert.net)
  • The aim of this study is to carry out in depth anatomical studies of the root, stem and leaf of the different species of the family Cucurbitaceae with a view to providing features that may be of taxonomic value in their identification and classification. (scialert.net)
  • Although the watermelon is a cucurbitaceae, it is much more sensitive to cold than cucumbers or pumpkins. (howtodiyeverything.com)
  • The watermelon is an annual that has a prostrate or climbing habit. (wikipedia.org)
  • Watermelons are annual, prostrate to climbing plants with thin and furrowed shoot axes. (howtodiyeverything.com)
  • Like all but one species in the genus Citrullus, watermelon has branching tendrils. (wikipedia.org)
  • It was reassigned to the genus Citrullus in 1836, under the replacement name Citrullus vulgaris, by the German botanist Heinrich Adolf Schrader. (wikipedia.org)
  • All plants have a Latin name, known as their genus and species. (urbanfarm.org)
  • Thus, plants of the same genus and species are very closely related and therefore cross pollinate. (urbanfarm.org)
  • The sweet watermelon was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 and given the name Cucurbita citrullus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Wild watermelon seeds were found in Uan Muhuggiag, a prehistoric site in Libya that dates to approximately 3500 BC. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2022, a study was released that traced 6,000 year old watermelon seeds found in the Libyan desert to the Egusi seeds of Nigeria, West Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • Watermelon is grown in favorable climates from tropical to temperate regions worldwide for its large edible fruit, which is a berry with a hard rind and no internal divisions, and is botanically called a pepo. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most of the peppers, or chiles, commonly grown in gardens are just one species, Capsicum annuum. (urbanfarm.org)
  • Watermelon is easily grown from seed and does best in areas with long warm summers. (ncsu.edu)
  • Since watermelons need sufficient space to develop the fruits, they should not be grown in the bed with other vegetables. (howtodiyeverything.com)
  • Pre-grown watermelons can be planted in the bed after about four to five weeks with a distance of 100 x 100 centimeters. (howtodiyeverything.com)
  • Their fruits are eaten mainly as vegetables, though some species produce fruits which are eaten as a dessert. (scialert.net)
  • The species are annual or perennial herbs, characterized by a very extensive root system which ramifies in the surface soil. (scialert.net)
  • You should therefore pay attention to the following aspects in how to grow watermelons: Watermelons prefer a sandy and humus-rich soil. (howtodiyeverything.com)
  • Sweet dessert watermelons spread across the Mediterranean world during Roman times. (wikipedia.org)
  • They have hollow angled stems which may be glabrous, hairy or prickly and their vascular bundles are bicollateral. (scialert.net)
  • Watermelons were domesticated in north-east Africa, and cultivated in Egypt by 2000 BC, although they were not the sweet modern variety. (wikipedia.org)
  • Molecular data, including sequences from the original collection of Thunberg and other relevant type material, show that the sweet watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. (wikipedia.org)
  • All corns, whether sweet, flour or popcorn, belong to the same species - Zea mays - and readily cross. (urbanfarm.org)
  • Each flower grows singly in the leaf axils, and the species' sexual system, with male and female flowers produced on each plant, is (monoecious). (wikipedia.org)
  • Parts of each species (root, stem and leaf) were sectioned with a rotary microtome at 20 to 24 μm thickness after fixation and wax embedding. (scialert.net)
  • In each leaf axils, there is a flower bud, a vegetative bud and a tendril. (scialert.net)
  • Watermelons are plants that have a high need for warmth - planting them out too early can therefore be fatal! (howtodiyeverything.com)
  • There are about 120 genera and more than 800 species, but in Nigeria, it is represented by 21 genera and 41 species ( Hutchinson and Dalziel, 1954 ). (scialert.net)
  • We also recommend preparing the bed with plenty of compost before planting out so that the watermelon plant gets enough nutrients. (howtodiyeverything.com)
  • For this to be helpful, you have to know which species a particular variety belongs to. (urbanfarm.org)
  • This study forms part of a research carried out on various aspects of the biosystematics of these species. (scialert.net)
  • Stems are up to 3 metres (10 feet) long and new growth has yellow or brown hairs. (wikipedia.org)
  • It was reassigned to the genus Citrullus in 1836, under the replacement name Citrullus vulgaris, by the German botanist Heinrich Adolf Schrader. (wikipedia.org)
  • Molecular data, including sequences from the original collection of Thunberg and other relevant type material, show that the sweet watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris Schrad. (wikipedia.org)
  • The other type has fruits that are mainly used as a source of water during periods of drought or as cooking melons, and may well represent the ancestral form of the watermelon, fodder melon and cooking melon. (com.ng)
  • The specie is said to have originated from Southern Africa with evidence of early cultivation in Ancient Egypt. (esanland.org)
  • The high turnover of watermelon cultivation in a short time makes it one of the most lucrative agribusinesses to run in Nigeria. (esanland.org)
  • From the moment of germination to the sprawling vines laden with fruits, the watermelon plant's appearance undergoes a captivating transformation that reflects the wonders of nature's design. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • Among these, the watermelon plant stands out not only for the refreshing and sweet fruits it produces but also for its intriguing visual identity. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • During the flowering stage, male and female flowers emerge on the same vine, eventually leading to pollination and the formation of green, spherical watermelon fruits. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • With just eighty-five days to reach maturity from its planting date, one can get three sets of harvested watermelon fruits to sell within a year. (esanland.org)
  • Seedless watermelon varieties are less vigorous than seeded varieties. (johnnyseeds.com)
  • One of the most recognizable features of a mature watermelon plant is its vining growth habit. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • In this exploration, we delve into the various stages of a watermelon plant's growth, revealing the distinctive features that make it easily recognizable and genuinely fascinating. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • A watermelon plant boasts a distinctive appearance as it progresses through its growth stages. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • As a watermelon plant progresses through its early stages of growth, a remarkable transformation occurs, characterized by the emergence of true leaves and the development of its distinctive vining structure. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • If you see a small hole in the stem of your squash plant, slit the stem open further to see if the problem is squash vine borers . (thedailygarden.us)
  • The life of a watermelon plant begins as a tiny seed, harboring the potential for growth and transformation. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • Once the plant begins flowering, one should switch to feeding the watermelon a phosphorus and potassium-based fertiliser. (esanland.org)
  • Commercial watermelon farming is very easy to start and doesn't require much technical knowledge. (esanland.org)
  • Watermelons require ample potassium and phosphorus for optimal production. (esanland.org)
  • When a watermelon seed is exposed to the right environment, water is absorbed through the seed coat, causing it to swell and soften. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • Watermelon is now widespread in all tropical, subtropical and warm temperate (hot summers) regions of the world, including Africa. (com.ng)
  • Stems are up to 3 metres (10 feet) long and new growth has yellow or brown hairs. (wikipedia.org)
  • During this stage, the watermelon plant is highly vulnerable, and the cotyledons provide the plant with a means of survival until it can establish itself and generate energy. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • The fruit is bright yellow (making it easy to find, come harvest time) with thin skin that may be smooth or bumpy and a hook at the stem end. (thedailygarden.us)
  • Since watermelons are heavy feeders, ensure you add a moderate amount of manure, compost and leaves when planting. (esanland.org)
  • Watermelon is grown in favorable climates from tropical to temperate regions worldwide for its large edible fruit, which is a berry with a hard rind and no internal divisions, and is botanically called a pepo. (wikipedia.org)
  • After the cotyledon stage, the watermelon plant enters the phase of producing true leaves. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • True leaves are essential for the watermelon plant's survival and growth. (themoderndaypirates.com)
  • Watermelons should be fertilised with granular food and without the fertiliser coming into contact with the leaves. (esanland.org)
  • Each flower grows singly in the leaf axils, and the species' sexual system, with male and female flowers produced on each plant, is (monoecious). (wikipedia.org)