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The Rutaceae (/ r uː ˈ t eɪ s i ˌ aɪ,-s iː ˌ iː /) is a family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, of flowering plants, usually placed in the order Sapindales. Species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents.
Rutaceae, the rue family of flowering plants (order Sapindales ), composed of 160 genera and about 2,070 species. Rutaceae includes woody shrubs and trees (and a few herbaceous perennials) and is distributed throughout the world, especially in warm temperate and tropical regions.
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The rue family (Rutaceae) comprises more than 2,000 species across 160 genera, most of which are woody shrubs and trees. The flowers are generally showy and fragrant, and many species have attractive aromatic foliage. A number of these plants, notably members of the genus Citrus, are important food.
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Rutaceae, also known as citrus family, is a family of flowering plants with about 160 genera and 1800–1900 species. It includes economically important fruits, herbs, timber trees, medicinal plants, and ornamental cultivars, with distinctive features such as glands, nectaries, and schizocarps.
Learn about Rutaceae, a large family of flowering plants with aromatic trees, shrubs, and herbs. Find out its taxonomy, morphology, distribution, and economic and ecological importance.
May 8, 2024 · Citrus, genus of plants belonging to the rue family ( Rutaceae ), and yielding pulpy fruits covered with fairly thick skins. Economically important plants in this group include the lemon ( C. × limon ), lime ( C. × aurantiifolia ), sweet orange ( C. × sinensis ), sour orange ( C. × aurantium ), tangerine ( C. reticulata ), grapefruit ( C ...
Jan 16, 2022 · A review of the phylogenetic and taxonomic studies of the Citrus family (Rutaceae) in the Americas, with emphasis on the Neotropical Region. The article covers the diversity, distribution, morphology, chemistry, and biogeography of the family, and highlights the groups that still need more research.
