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Citron

Citrus medica

Least Concern

About

The Citron (Citrus medica) is a species in the genus Citrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇾 Libya 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇻 Maldives

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Citrus medica (Citron)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Maru-bushukan

Chinese Xiang yuan

Spanish Cedro limón

French Cédratier

German Cederappelen

Portuguese Cidrao

Hindi Bijaura

Vietnamese Thanh yên

Indonesian Jeruk sukade

Thai Manao-khwai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Citron?

The scientific name of Citron is Citrus medica. It belongs to the genus Citrus.

What is the conservation status of Citron?

Citron (Citrus medica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Citron live?

Citron is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, France, Guinea, Laos, Libya, Madagascar.

What family does Citron belong to?

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

Is Citron endangered?

No, Citron (Citrus medica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Citron belong to?

Citron (Citrus medica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Citron?

The closest relatives of Citron in the genus Citrus include Bearss lime, Kumquat, kaffir-lime, Key lime, lemon.