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lima

Citrus aurantiifolia

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇴 Angola 🇮🇳 India 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Citrus aurantiifolia (lima)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish limón agrio

French citron vert

German Limette

Portuguese lima

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lima?

The scientific name of lima is Citrus aurantiifolia. It belongs to the genus Citrus.

Where does lima live?

lima is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).. Countries include Angola, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Fiji, Guinea, India.

What family does lima belong to?

lima (Citrus aurantiifolia) belongs to the genus Citrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.

What kingdom does lima belong to?

lima (Citrus aurantiifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of lima?

The closest relatives of lima in the genus Citrus include bergamota, calamondin, Cidrao, combava, grape-fruit-imperial.