Citrus × limon
Lemon
Also known as: Citrus ×adami Risso +16 more
- Citrus ×adami Risso
- Citrus ×aurantium subsp. bergamia (Risso) Wight & Arn. ex Engl.
- Citrus ×aurantium subsp. khatta (Bonavia) Engl.
- Citrus aurantium subsp. bergamia (Risso) Wight & Arn.
- Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (Risso) Brandis
- Citrus aurantium var. bergamia Loisel.
- Citrus lemon L.
- Citrus limetta var. vulgaris Risso & Poit.
- Citrus limonia var. otaitensis Tanaka
- Citrus medica f. limon (L.) M.Hiroe
- Citrus medica subsp. limon (L.) Cout.
- Citrus medica subsp. limonia (Risso) Hook.f.
- Citrus medica subsp. limonum (Risso) Brandis
- Citrus medica subsp. limonum (Risso) Hook.fil.
- Citrus medica subsp. lumia (Risso) Cout.
- Citrus medica var. limetta (Risso) Engl.
- Citrus medica var. limon L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rutaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Citrus × limon (commonly known as Lemon) is a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Its recorded native-climate profile places it mainly within subtropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
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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)
Albania, Assam, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Borneo, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cape Verde, Chad, China Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, El Salvador, Fiji, Florida, Galápagos, Gambia, The, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Korea, Laos, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, New Caledonia, Oman, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Texas, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam
Parent Species