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Orange
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Orange

Citrus aurantium L.

Names

EnglishOrange
DutchZure sinaasappel
SpanishNaranjo agrio
Chinese酸橙
Sranan Tongokorsow-alanya
Scientific nameCitrus aurantium L.

About this species

The bitter orange, sour orange, Seville orange, bigarade orange, or marmalade orange is the hybrid citrus tree species Citrus × aurantium, and its fruit. It is native to Southeast Asia and has been spread by humans to many parts of the world. It is a cross between the pomelo, Citrus maxima, and the wild type mandarin orange, Citrus reticulata. The bitter orange is used to make essential oil, used in foods, drinks, and pharmaceuticals. The Seville orange is prized for making British orange marmalade.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyRutaceae
GenusCitrus

In Suriname

20Records in Suriname
1883First record
2006Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Brokopondo2
  • Commewijne2
  • Paramaribo1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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