Scientific Name : Citrullus lanatus Family : Cucurbitaceae Origin : Tropical Africa India's Global Rank (share) : Third rank (2.49%), First rank : China Maharashtra's rank : Tenth rank (1.87%), First rank : Utter Pradesh Nutritional Benefits : 1. Watermelon contains some of the most powerful antioxidants in nature 2. Watermelon is the only fruit that contains higher concentrations of lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable