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Nomenclature

Perhaps introgressed hybrid of C. maxima × C. reticulata
The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural Database, available at www.rhs.org.uk

A synonym of Citrus x aurantium f. aurantium
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:772052-1

Other use

Source of Vitamin C.

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Tropical

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck

Family: RUTACEAE
Genus: Citrus
Species: sinensis (L.) Osbeck
Common names: Orange; Sweet Orange
Distribution summary: Probable origin S.E.Asia
Habit: Tree
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Garden status: Not currently grown
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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