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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
The Rutaceae ( / ruːˈteɪsiˌaɪ, - siːˌiː /) is a family, commonly known as the rue [3] or citrus family, [4] 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. They range in form and size from herbs to shrubs and large ...
- Rutaceae, Juss., 1789
- Sapindales
Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae (/ r uː ˈ t eɪ s i ˌ aɪ /). Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, including crops such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, pomelos, and limes. The genus Citrus is native to South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Australia. Various citrus ...
Rutaceae is a large family of flowering plants, comprising about 160 genera and over 2000 species. The family has a cosmopolitan distribution, with representatives found in all parts of the world except for Antarctica. Rutaceae includes aromatic trees, shrubs, and herbs known for their essential oils. The family has numerous commercial uses and ...
Rutaceae, commonly known as citrus family, is a family of flowering plants with approximatively 160 genera also having flowering species. The most economically important genera in the family are Citrus , which includes the orange ( Citrus sinensis ), lemon ( Citrus limon ), grapefruit ( Citrus paradisi ), and lime (mostly Citrus aurantifolia ...
