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Rutaceae

Plant Families

Rutaceae, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, is a family of flowering plants in the order Sapindales comprising about 160 genera and over 1,600 species ranging from herbs to shrubs and large trees. Its flowers typically divide into four or five parts and are usually strongly scented, and its leaves and fruit carry clear glands that release a citrus aroma when crushed. The genus Citrus, including orange, lemon, grapefruit, and lime, is by far its most economically important member.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Family 2
Member Count Band
Over 1000 Species 3
Era First Appeared
Cretaceous 4
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Rutaceae
Filter Results4 entries

Lemon

Rutaceae

Mandarin orange

Rutaceae

Ruta graveolens

Rutaceae

Tangelo

Rutaceae
Connections

Parent Taxon Of

Lemon, Species
Source Wikidata: Lemon
Mandarin orange, Species
Source Wikidata: Mandarin orange
Ruta graveolens, Species
Source Wikidata: Ruta graveolens
Tangelo, Species
Source Wikidata: Tangelo
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ146030, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Rutaceae
Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    The Rutaceae () is a family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, of flowering plants, usually placed in the order Sapindales.
  • In Group: Rosid Families, Lead
    The Rutaceae () is a family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, of flowering plants, usually placed in the order Sapindales.
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3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Rutaceae
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
Quote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 2246
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4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Rutaceae
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Rutaceae" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 83.6 ... "early_interval": "Campanian"
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Wikidata: Rutaceae
Wikidata Q146030, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Wikidata: Lemon
Parent Taxon Of: Lemon, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
Wikidata: Ruta graveolens
Parent Taxon Of: Ruta graveolens, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
Wikidata: Mandarin orange
Parent Taxon Of: Mandarin orange, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
Wikidata: Tangelo
Parent Taxon Of: Tangelo, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source
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