|
Kumquat
Kumquats ( ), or cumquats in Australian English, are a group of small, angiosperm, fruit-bearing trees in the family Rutaceae. Their taxonomy is disputed. They were previously classified as forming the now-historical genus ''Fortunella'' or placed within ''Citrus'', . Different classifications have alternatively assigned them to anywhere from a single species, ''Citrus japonica'', to numerous species representing each cultivar. Recent genomic analysis defines three pure species, ''Citrus hindsii'', ''Citrus margarita, C. margarita'' and ''Citrus crassifolia, C. crassifolia'', with ''C.'' × ''japonica'' being a Hybrid (biology), hybrid of the last two. The edible fruit closely resembles the Orange (fruit), orange (''Citrus x sinensis'') in color, texture, and anatomy, but is much smaller, being approximately the size of a large olive. The kumquat is a fairly cold-hardy citrus. Etymology The English word ''kumquat'' is a borrowing of the Cantonese (; zh, c=金橘), from "gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrus Taxonomy
Citrus taxonomy is the botanical classification of the species, varieties, cultivars, and graft hybrids within the genus ''Citrus'' and related genera, found in cultivation and in the wild. Citrus taxonomy is complex and controversial. Cultivated citrus are derived from various citrus species found in the wild. Some are only selections of the original wild types, many others are hybrids between two or more original species, and some are backcrossed hybrids between a hybrid and one of the hybrid's parent species. Citrus plants hybridize easily between species with completely different morphologies, and similar-looking citrus fruits may have quite different ancestries. Some differ only in disease resistance. Conversely, different-looking varieties may be nearly genetically identical, and differ only by a bud mutation. Genomic analysis of wild and domesticated citrus cultivars has suggested that the progenitor of modern citrus species expanded out of the Himalayan foothills in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrofortunella
Citrofortunella are a large group of commercial hybrids that cross the kumquat with other citrus. In the system of citrus taxonomy established by Swingle, kumquats were placed in a different genus, '' Fortunella'', from ''Citrus'', which included citron, mandarin orange, pomelo and papedas. The result of genetic crosses between kumquats and these other citrus would then be intergeneric hybrids, so a novel genus name was coined for them in 1975, by compounding the names of the contributing genera to form ''Citrofortunella''. That the genus is of a hybrid nature is represented by a multiplication sign before the genus name, for example × ''Citrofortunella microcarpa''. Recent phylogenetic work has shown kumquats to fall within ''Citrus'' rather than belonging to a distinct genus, meaning these would no longer be considered intergeneric hybrids, and use of ''Citrofortunella'' as a distinct genus name for these hybrids loses taxonomic validity. All would be placed instead withi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrus Margarita
''Citrus margarita'', the oval kumquat or Nagami kumquat, is a species of kumquat; a type of citrus fruit in the genus ''Citrus'', family Rutaceae. Its epithet, margarita, is Latin for pearly. It is first described by the Portuguese botanist João de Loureiro in 1790, in his ''Flora cochinchinensis'' under the name ''Citrus margarita''. It is described again by the American botanist Walter Tennyson Swingle in 1915, as varieties of '' Citrus japonica''. However, recent phylogenetic analysis suggested that ''C. margarita'' is a single 'true' species. Description ''C. margarita'' grows tall. The branches have few, to no spines. It has simple, alternate leaves, which are dark green above, and pale below and have a leathery texture. They are lanceolate (narrow) with an obtuse tip. They grow to up to long, and wide. The axillary flowers are white with 5 sepals and 5 petals and 16-20 stamens. They can be single or in clusters, and have persistent styles, and deep seated oil glan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrus Hindsii
''Citrus hindsii'', the Hong Kong kumquat, is a species of kumquat; a type of citrus fruit in the genus ''Citrus'', family Rutaceae. This specific name is first published in World Checklist of Seed Plants 3(1): 15 (1999). Recent phylogenetic analysis suggested that ''C. hindsii'' is a single 'true' species. ''Citrus hindsii'' produces small, round, pea-sized, bitter and acidic fruit with very little pulp and large seeds. The fruits are bright orange in color when ripe. In warmer regions, it is primarily grown as an ornamental plant as well as houseplant and bonsai. Though it is also found in southern China growing in the wild. Not only is it the most primitive of the kumquats, but with kumquats being the most primitive citrus, Swingle described it as the closest to the ancestral species from which all citrus evolved. While the wild Hong Kong kumquat is tetraploid, there is a commercial diploid variety, the ''Golden Bean kumquat'', with slightly larger fruit. Synonyms * ''Fortu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrus Obovata
''Citrus obovata'', the Jiangsu kumquat or Fukushu kumquat, is a species of kumquat; a type of citrus fruit in the genus ''Citrus'', family Rutaceae. It was first described by the French biologist Constantine Samuel Rafinesque in 1838. It was described by Tanaka in 1927 as a new species as well as a synonym of ''Citrus japonica ''Citrus japonica'', the round kumquat, Marumi kumquat, or Morgani kumquat, is a species of citrus fruit in the genus ''Citrus''. It was first described by Carl Peter Thunberg in 1780 as ''Fortunella japonica''. ''C. japonica'' is a native specie ...''. However, recent phylogenetic analysis suggested that ''C. obovata'' should be classified as natural or horticultural hybrids. Today, ''C. obovata'' is ranked a 'true' species. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q5122908 obovata Taxa named by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque Plants described in 1838 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrus Crassifolia
''Citrus crassifolia'', the Meiwa kumquat, is a species of kumquat; a type of citrus fruit in the genus ''Citrus'', family Rutaceae. It was first described by the American botanist Walter Tennyson Swingle in 1915 as ''Fortunella crassifolia''. Initially, ''C. crassifolia'' was described as a synonym of ''Citrus japonica''. However, recent phylogenetic analysis suggested that ''C. crassifolia'' is a single 'true' species. ''C. crassifolia'' was brought to Japan from China at the end of the 19th century. It is a hybrid of Nagami (''Citrus margarita'') and Marumi (''Citrus japonica ''Citrus japonica'', the round kumquat, Marumi kumquat, or Morgani kumquat, is a species of citrus fruit in the genus ''Citrus''. It was first described by Carl Peter Thunberg in 1780 as ''Fortunella japonica''. ''C. japonica'' is a native specie ...''). It has seedy oval fruits and thick leaves and was characterized as a different species by Swingle. Its fruit is typically eaten skin and all. Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrus Japonica
''Citrus japonica'', the round kumquat, Marumi kumquat, or Morgani kumquat, is a species of citrus fruit in the genus ''Citrus''. It was first described by Carl Peter Thunberg in 1780 as ''Fortunella japonica''. ''C. japonica'' is a native species in southern China. See also * Kumquat Kumquats ( ), or cumquats in Australian English, are a group of small, angiosperm, fruit-bearing trees in the family Rutaceae. Their taxonomy is disputed. They were previously classified as forming the now-historical genus ''Fortunella'' or plac ... References External links * * japonica Flora of Southeast China Flora of Hainan Endemic flora of China Plants described in 1780 Taxa named by Carl Peter Thunberg {{Citrus-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rutaceae
The Rutaceae () is a family (biology), family, commonly known as the rueRUTACEAE in BoDD – Botanical Dermatology Database or citrus family, of flowering plants, usually placed in the order (biology), 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 Herbaceous plant, herbs to shrubs and large trees. The most economically important genus in the family is ''Citrus'', which includes the Orange (fruit), orange (''C.'' × ''sinensis''), lemon (''C.'' × ''limon''), grapefruit (''C.'' × ''paradisi''), and Lime (fruit), lime (various). ''Boronia'' is a large Australian genus, some members of which are plants with highly fragrant flowers and are used in commercial Essential oil, oil production. Other l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citrus
''Citrus'' is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the family Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, including important crops such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, pomelos, and limes. ''Citrus'' is native to South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and Australia. Indigenous people in these areas have used and domesticated various species since ancient times. Its cultivation first spread into Micronesia and Polynesia through the Austronesian expansion (–1500 BCE). Later, it was spread to the Middle East and the Mediterranean () via the incense trade route, and from Europe to the Americas. Renowned for their highly fragrant aromas and complex flavor, citrus are among the most popular fruits in cultivation. With a propensity to hybridize between species, making their taxonomy complicated, there are numerous varieties encompassing a wide range of appearance and fruit flavors. Evolution Evolutionary history The large cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fortunella
Fortunella may refer to: * ''Fortunella (plant) Kumquats ( ), or cumquats in Australian English, are a group of small, angiosperm, fruit-bearing trees in the family Rutaceae. Their taxonomy is disputed. They were previously classified as forming the now-historical genus ''Fortunella'' or plac ...'', the genus of plants in which kumquats were formerly classified * ''Fortunella'' (film), a movie {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
