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laranja

Citrus aurantium

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Citrus aurantium (laranja)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish naranja agria

French Bigaradier

German Orange

Portuguese laranja

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of laranja?

The scientific name of laranja is Citrus aurantium. It belongs to the genus Citrus.

Where does laranja live?

laranja is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Comoros.

What family does laranja belong to?

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

What kingdom does laranja belong to?

laranja (Citrus aurantium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of laranja?

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