Citrus japonica
Kumquat
Also known as: Atalantia hindsii (Champ. ex Benth.) Oliv. +16 more
- Atalantia hindsii (Champ. ex Benth.) Oliv.
- Atalantia monophylla Benth.
- Citrofortunella madurensis (Lour.) D.Rivera et al.
- Citrus ×aurantium f. verrucosa Makino
- Citrus ×aurantium subsp. japonica (Thunb.) Engl.
- Citrus ×aurantium var. globifera Engl.
- Citrus ×aurantium var. olivicormis Risso ex Loisel.
- Citrus aurantium var. japonica (Thunb.) Hook.fil.
- Citrus aurantium var. oliviformis Risso ex Loisel.
- Citrus hindsii (Champ. ex Benth.) Govaerts
- Citrus inermis Roxb.
- Citrus japonica var. fructu-elliptica Siebold & Zucc.
- Citrus japonica var. madurensis (Lour.) Guillaumin
- Citrus japonica var. margarita (Lour.) Guill.
- Citrus madurensis Lour.
- Citrus margarita Lour.
- Citrus nobilis var. inermis (Roxb.) Sagot
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rutaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Found natively in Temperate Asia, Citrus japonica (commonly known as Kumquat) is a shrub belonging to the Rutaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Hainan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, California, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Gambia, The, Haiti, Japan, Korea, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam