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citroncirus

Scientific Name: ×Citroncirus

Family: Rutaceae

Category: Dicot

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Citroncirus

Citroncirus is a genus encompassing hybrid plants, primarily crosses between Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Poncirus trifoliata (trifoliate orange).

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Citroncirus plants are often thorny.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Citroncirus J.W. Ingram & H.E. Moore
  • Common Names: Citrange (specifically for Citroncirus webberi)
  • Family: Rutaceae (Rue family)
  • Rank: Genus
  • Synonyms:
    • Citrange (sometimes used as a synonym for Citroncirus webberi)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Citroncirus webberi originated in Florida, United States.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Citroncirus can be either an evergreen shrub growing up to 3 meters (approximately 9 feet 10 inches) or an evergreen tree.
  • Citroncirus webberi is mentioned as having more aromatic and acidic fruit compared to oranges.
  • Some varieties have unifoliolate leaves.
  • One source mentions that it is evergreen.
  • Another source notes that some Citroncirus hybrids resemble Poncirus trifoliata but with longer thorns.

Additional Information

  • Citroncirus webberi is hardy to zone (UK) 7 or 8, indicating a degree of cold tolerance, but it is also described as frost tender.
  • The flowers of Citroncirus webberi are hermaphrodite, containing both male and female reproductive organs.

Hybrids and Cultivars

  • Citroncirus webberi: A specific hybrid of the sweet orange and trifoliate orange.
  • Citrumelo: A cross between grapefruit and trifoliate orange (xCitroncirus).
  • Rangpur x Troyer: Mentioned as a specific cross within Citroncirus spp.
  • Several cultivars are referenced, including Kuharske, Benton, and C-35.

External Resources

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), US Department of Agriculture
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) - Taxonomic Serial Numbers (TSN): 506396 (Citroncirus webberi), 500737 (Citroncirus)
  • NCSC Herbarium
  • Tropicos
  • Discover Life