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Thanh yên

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).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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 Thanh yên?
The scientific name of Thanh yên is Citrus medica. It belongs to the genus Citrus.
What is the conservation status of Thanh yên?
Thanh yên (Citrus medica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Thanh yên live?
Thanh yên 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 Thanh yên belong to?
Thanh yên (Citrus medica) belongs to the genus Citrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
Is Thanh yên endangered?
No, Thanh yên (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 Thanh yên belong to?
Thanh yên (Citrus medica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Thanh yên?
The closest relatives of Thanh yên in the genus Citrus include Kumquat, kaffir-lime, Key lime, lemon, Khasi-papeda.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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