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Sour orange

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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Citrus aurantium (Sour orange)

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 Sour orange?

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

Where does Sour orange live?

Sour orange 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 Sour orange belong to?

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

What kingdom does Sour orange belong to?

Sour orange (Citrus aurantium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Sour orange?

The closest relatives of Sour orange in the genus Citrus include Bearss lime, Citron, kaffir-lime, Key lime, Khasi-papeda.