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Kumquat

Citrus japonica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Sapindales (无患子目)
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Species
Citrus japonica (Kumquat)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese calamondin

Similar Species in Citrus

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Xiang yuan
Citrus medica
Least Concern
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kaffir-lime
Citrus hystrix
Not Evaluated
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Key lime
Citrus aurantiifolia
Not Evaluated
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lemon
Citrus limon
Not Evaluated
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Khasi-papeda
Citrus latipes
Near Threatened
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Pomelo
Citrus maxima
Not Evaluated
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Sour orange
Citrus aurantium
Not Evaluated
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Bearss lime
Citrus latifolia
Not Evaluated
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木兰纲
Class
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无患子目
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kumquat?
The scientific name of Kumquat is Citrus japonica. It belongs to the genus Citrus.
Where does Kumquat live?
Kumquat is found in Distributed across Brazil, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Kumquat belong to?
Kumquat (Citrus japonica) belongs to the genus Citrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.
What kingdom does Kumquat belong to?
Kumquat (Citrus japonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Kumquat?
The closest relatives of Kumquat in the genus Citrus include Xiang yuan, kaffir-lime, Key lime, lemon, Khasi-papeda.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Citrus — 10 Species

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Xiang yuan
Citrus medica
LC
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Kumquat
Citrus japonica
NE
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kaffir-lime
Citrus hystrix
NE 🐾
Key lime
Citrus aurantiifolia
NE 🐾
lemon
Citrus limon
NE 🐾
Khasi-papeda
Citrus latipes
NT 🐾
Pomelo
Citrus maxima
NE 🐾
Sour orange
Citrus aurantium
NE 🐾
Bearss lime
Citrus latifolia
NE 🐾
Tangerine
Citrus reticulata
NE
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