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kaffir-lime

Citrus hystrix

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Laos, and Seychelles.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Sapindales (무환자나무목)
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Species
Citrus hystrix (kaffir-lime)

Names in Other Languages

French combava
German Kafir-Limette
Portuguese combava

Similar Species in Citrus

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Bearss lime
Citrus latifolia
Not Evaluated
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Citron
Citrus medica
Least Concern
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Kumquat
Citrus japonica
Not Evaluated
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Key lime
Citrus aurantiifolia
Not Evaluated
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lemon
Citrus limon
Not Evaluated
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Khasi-papeda
Citrus latipes
Near Threatened
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Pomelo
Citrus maxima
Not Evaluated
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Sour orange
Citrus aurantium
Not Evaluated
View all species in Citrus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of kaffir-lime?
The scientific name of kaffir-lime is Citrus hystrix. It belongs to the genus Citrus.
Where does kaffir-lime live?
kaffir-lime is found in Distributed across Brazil, Laos, and Seychelles.. Countries include Brazil, Laos, Seychelles.
What family does kaffir-lime belong to?
kaffir-lime (Citrus hystrix) belongs to the genus Citrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
What kingdom does kaffir-lime belong to?
kaffir-lime (Citrus hystrix) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of kaffir-lime?
The closest relatives of kaffir-lime in the genus Citrus include Bearss lime, Citron, Kumquat, Key lime, lemon.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Citrus — 10 Species

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Bearss lime
Citrus latifolia
NE 🐾
Citron
Citrus medica
LC 🐾
Kumquat
Citrus japonica
NE
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kaffir-lime
Citrus hystrix
NE
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Key lime
Citrus aurantiifolia
NE 🐾
lemon
Citrus limon
NE 🐾
Khasi-papeda
Citrus latipes
NT 🐾
Pomelo
Citrus maxima
NE 🐾
Sour orange
Citrus aurantium
NE 🐾
Tangerine
Citrus reticulata
NE
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