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Adamsapfel

Citrus maxima

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇻 Maldives

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige)
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Species
Citrus maxima (Adamsapfel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish toronja
French shadek
German Adamsapfel
Portuguese grape-fruit-imperial
Indonesian limau

Similar Species in Citrus

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Cederappelen
Citrus medica
Least Concern
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Kafir-Limette
Citrus hystrix
Not Evaluated
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Limette
Citrus aurantiifolia
Not Evaluated
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Mandarinen
Citrus reticulata
Not Evaluated
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Orange
Citrus aurantium
Not Evaluated
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persische Limette
Citrus latifolia
Not Evaluated
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Kumquat
Citrus japonica
Not Evaluated
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lemon
Citrus limon
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Adamsapfel?
The scientific name of Adamsapfel is Citrus maxima. It belongs to the genus Citrus.
Where does Adamsapfel live?
Adamsapfel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Ecuador, Guinea, Laos, Maldives, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles.
What family does Adamsapfel belong to?
Adamsapfel (Citrus maxima) belongs to the genus Citrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
What kingdom does Adamsapfel belong to?
Adamsapfel (Citrus maxima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Adamsapfel?
The closest relatives of Adamsapfel in the genus Citrus include Cederappelen, Kafir-Limette, Limette, Mandarinen, Orange.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Citrus — 10 Species

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Adamsapfel
Citrus maxima
NE
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Cederappelen
Citrus medica
LC 🐾
Kafir-Limette
Citrus hystrix
NE 🐾
Limette
Citrus aurantiifolia
NE 🐾
Mandarinen
Citrus reticulata
NE 🐾
Orange
Citrus aurantium
NE 🐾
persische Limette
Citrus latifolia
NE 🐾
Khasi-papeda
Citrus latipes
NT 🐾
lemon
Citrus limon
NE 🐾
Kumquat
Citrus japonica
NE
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