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lima

Citrus limon

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Norway, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Species
Citrus limon (lima)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese lima

Similar Species in Citrus

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bergamota
Citrus reticulata
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calamondin
Citrus japonica
Not Evaluated
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Cidrao
Citrus medica
Least Concern
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combava
Citrus hystrix
Not Evaluated
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grape-fruit-imperial
Citrus maxima
Not Evaluated
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laranja
Citrus aurantium
Not Evaluated
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lima
Citrus aurantiifolia
Not Evaluated
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limão-taiti
Citrus latifolia
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lima?
The scientific name of lima is Citrus limon. It belongs to the genus Citrus.
Where does lima live?
lima is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Norway, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Norway, Taiwan.
What family does lima belong to?
lima (Citrus limon) belongs to the genus Citrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
What kingdom does lima belong to?
lima (Citrus limon) 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.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Citrus — 10 Species

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bergamota
Citrus reticulata
NE 🐾
calamondin
Citrus japonica
NE 🐾
Cidrao
Citrus medica
LC 🐾
combava
Citrus hystrix
NE 🐾
grape-fruit-imperial
Citrus maxima
NE 🐾
laranja
Citrus aurantium
NE
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lima
Citrus limon
NE
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lima
Citrus aurantiifolia
NE 🐾
limão-taiti
Citrus latifolia
NE 🐾
Khasi-papeda
Citrus latipes
NT
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