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what are the four original citrus fruits

by Dr. Nash Altenwerth DVM Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

In fact, citrus originated in Asia and Oceania. The four original species (pomelo, citron, mandarin and papeda) were moved around the world through human trade and migration. Then, over the centuries, hybridization occurred, and humans selected and propagated the most desirable varieties.

How many different types of citrus fruits are there?

Jun 22, 2020 · TIL there are only four original citrus species (pomelo, citron, mandarin, and papeda). All others (lemon, lime, grapefruit, etc.) are hybrids. Click to see full answer.

What are the three ancestral species of citrus trees?

Mar 01, 2020 · In fact, citrus originated in Asia and Oceania. The four original species (pomelo, citron, mandarin and papeda) were moved around the world through human trade and migration. Then, over the centuries, hybridization occurred, and humans selected and propagated the most desirable varieties.

What is the origin of citrus fruit?

Nearly all modern, commercially-available citrus fruits are hybrids, either man-made or naturally occurring, of just three species: The mandarin orange, the citron, and the pomelo. (Worth noting: A couple other citrus fruits are regarded as potential “original” citrus species, including the kumquat and the papeda, though they haven’t had as strong of a genetic influence on modern …

What is the rind of a citron fruit?

TIL there are only four original citrus species (pomelo, citron, mandarin, and papeda). All others (lemon, lime, grapefruit, etc.) are hybrids.

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Jan 05, 2021 · Cultivated citrus fruits believe to have originated from four original ancestral species. Before reading further – what do you think are the four original citrus species – go ahead and say it, it’s what everyone says – “orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit.” What do you think are the four original citrus species? Click to learn more!

What are the 4 original citrus fruits?

The most common and commercially popular 'limes', the Persian limes, are Key lime/lemon hybrids that combine the genetic lineages of four ancestral citrus species: mandarin, pomelo, citron and micrantha. While most other citrus are diploid, many of the Key lime hybrid progeny have unusual chromosome numbers.

What was the original citrus?

Initially citrus fruits were valued and cultivated for their healing and medicinal properties, their intense fragrance and their ornamental flowers, and in the specific case of citron or pomelo (the first citrus that spread) also for the durability and resistance given by its thick albedo, the white part of the skin.Jan 29, 2019

What is the oldest citrus fruit?

CitronCitron is one of the oldest kinds of citrus fruits and was used as parent species in the genetic breeding of many other important citrus fruits. It is often candied and used in desserts, as the citron is mostly rind and offers little or no juice. The citron is a slow-growing tree with leathery leaves and spines.Apr 18, 2021

What was the original orange?

Sweet oranges have a distinct origin from the bitter orange, which arose independently, perhaps in the wild, from a cross between pure mandarin and pomelo parents. The earliest mention of the sweet orange in Chinese literature dates from 314 B.C.

How many original citrus fruits are there?

threeThe three ancestral (sometimes characterized as "original" or "fundamental") species in the genus Citrus associated with modern Citrus cultivars are the mandarin orange, pomelo, and citron.

How many types of citrus are there?

There are over 100 different varieties of citrus fruits. Citrus fruits such as lemons and limes can be so sour, they make your mouth pucker.Dec 14, 2021

Where is the origin of citrus fruit?

Southeast AsiaFossil records suggest that the Citrus Genus dates back to 7 million years ago, and originated in the Himalayas before spreading throughout Southeast Asia.Aug 11, 2018

Is Strawberry a citrus fruit?

Strawberries Are Not Citrus Strawberries being a creeping groundcover are not a citrus fruit that grows on a tree. In addition, strawberries are an achene, not a hesperidium. They also grow in northern latitudes and do not have a thick, fleshy rind and in fact store and transport poorly compared to citrus fruits.

Is a tomato a citrus?

While there can be confusion about whether tomatoes are a fruit or a vegetable, they're definitely not a citrus fruit. Unlike citrus fruits that grow on perennial trees, tomatoes grow on much shorter vine plants. Though technically perennial plants, tomatoes are most often cultivated as annuals.Oct 19, 2010

What came first blue or blueberries?

Blueberries are the only fruit named after a color.May 28, 2020

What was first orange fruit or color?

The citrus definitely got named first. The earliest recorded use of orange the fruit in English is from the 1300s and came to us from the Old French orenge, adapted from the Arabic nāranj, from the Persian nārang, from the Sanskrit nāranga (“orange tree”).Aug 6, 2020

What was orange called before the fruit?

yellow-redBefore orange (the fruit) made its way from China to Europe, yellow-red was called simply that: yellow-red, or even just red. The English word 'orange', to describe the colour, ultimately comes from the Sanskrit term for the orange tree: nāraṅga.Mar 9, 2018

1. Amanatsus

These lovely little hybrids come from Japan, and their name means “sweet summer” in Japanese. Their sweet flesh and juice are used in all kinds of dishes, and apparently make a spectacular ice cream too.

3. Lemons

When life gives you lemons… use them whenever humanly possible! These gorgeous, sour berries ( yes, berries!) brighten up dishes from soups and salads to desserts.

4. Meyer Lemons

These beauties look like regular lemons, but are three-way hybrids with pomelos and tangerines. While they smell a lot like standard lemons, their flesh and juice aren’t as tart. Instead, they have a gentler, sweeter flavor that’s ideal for desserts.

5. Limes

What would we flavor margaritas and mojitos with if we didn’t have these gorgeous, bright green beauties? These are some of the most popular citrus fruits on the planet, and have been traded across continents for thousands of years.

6. Finger Limes

If you haven’t tried these yet, try to get your hands on some. They come from Australia where they’re known as “caviar limes”, as their inner fruit segments resemble fish eggs when scooped out.

7. Persian Limes

You might think that these limes hail from antiquity, when in fact, they’re quite recent developments. They were cultivated in Persia, which is how they got their name, and are crosses between key limes and lemons.

8. Key Limes

These citrus fruits are most commonly associated with pie, as key lime pie is one of the most heavenly indulgences on the planet. Interestingly, they’re the result of crossing citrons with papeda fruits.

History

Citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Island Southeast Asia, Near Oceania, and northeastern Australia. Domestication of citrus species involved much hybridization and introgression, leaving much uncertainty about when and where domestication first happened.

Taxonomy

Three-dimensional projection of a principal component analysis of citrus hybrids, with citron (yellow), pomelo (blue), mandarin (red), and micrantha (green) defining the axes. Hybrids are expected to plot between their parents.

Description

These plants are large shrubs or small to moderate-sized trees, reaching 5–15 m (16–49 ft) tall, with spiny shoots and alternately arranged evergreen leaves with an entire margin.

Uses

Many citrus fruits, such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and clementines, are generally eaten fresh. They are typically peeled and can be easily split into segments. Grapefruit is more commonly halved and eaten out of the skin with a spoon. Special spoons ( grapefruit spoons) with serrated tips are designed for this purpose.

List of citrus fruits

The genus Citrus has been suggested to originate in the eastern Himalayan foothills. Prior to human cultivation, it consisted of just a few species, though the status of some as distinct species has yet to be confirmed:

External links

Fundecitrus – Fund for Citrus Plant Protection is an organization of citrus Brazilian producers and processors.

The Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection (GCVC) at the University of California, Riverside

The Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection (GCVC) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is a living museum and a truly unique and inspiring citrus grove. The GCVC is home to over 1,000 citrus varietals; this collection could not be recreated today.

History of Citrus

I could go on and on sharing the interesting tidbits I have picked up from 6 years of citrus product management at Givaudan, which means six years of leading treks at the GCVC. But the reason for writing this is the star of the grove – the citrus fruit.

Some Favorite Citruses

I feel these fruit origin stories are important to know when learning about the varieties at the GCVC because it sets a stage for what you will taste. It gives a framework for understanding that what you are tasting can and will cross boundaries and you cannot put your citrus fruit variety descriptors in box.

Crossing Citrus Boundaries and Blending Families

What brings all of this together and makes this a win for you and me? All of our flavorists working in the beverage and sweet goods market space have trekked with me at the GCVC! They have sampled these and many other citrus varieties.

History of Citrus

The citrus family is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Malay Archipelago. The large varieties of citrus fruit we see today evolved from tiny berries over millions of years.

Wheat Beer

Wheat beer is usually top-fermented. It’s named so because it substitutes wheat with the more common grain, barley. The main varieties of Wheat Beer include Weissbier and Witbier.

Pale Ale

Pale ale is predominantly pale malt. It is made with the highest proportion of pale malts that result in a lighter color. The term came in to use during the early 18 th century for beers that were made from malts and dried with coke. The coke brought about a lighter color.

India Pale Ale

When pale ale came to India, it quickly became the go-to choice for officers and traders in the East India Trading Company. The brewers were originally located near the East India Docks and so the demand rose. The beer was well hopped and much different from the non hopped pale ale beer popular in the United Kingdom at the time.

Bitter Beer

Bitter is a British-style pale ale that varies in color from light gold to a dark amber color. The concentration of alcohol varies from 3% to 7% by volume in any variation of Bitter. The pale ale earned its name during the mid 19 th century when customers would ask for it in pubs to differentiate from mild ale.

Amber Ale

This is a popular, emerging drink in Australia, France, and North America. The ales are brewed with a proportion of amber malt and at times, crystal malt. This produces the amber color that the ale is so famous for.

Irish Red Ale

The earliest mention of the Irish Red Ale was in a 9th-century Irish poem. However, there have been sporadic mentions ever since and the Irish Red that is served today is very different from that mentioned in the poem. The modern version finds its roots in the English Bitter beer and the Pale Ale.

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Overview

History

Citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Island Southeast Asia, Near Oceania, and northeastern Australia. Domestication of citrus species involved much hybridization and introgression, leaving much uncertainty about when and where domestication first happened. A genomic, phylogenic, and biogeographical analysis by Wu et al. (2018) has shown that t…

Taxonomy

The taxonomy and systematics of the genus are complex and the precise number of natural species is unclear, as many of the named species are hybrids clonally propagated through seeds (by apomixis), and genetic evidence indicates that even some wild, true-breeding species are of hybrid origin.
Most cultivated Citrus spp. seem to be natural or artificial hybridsof a small nu…

Description

These plants are large shrubs or small to moderate-sized trees, reaching 5–15 m (16–49 ft) tall, with spiny shoots and alternately arranged evergreen leaves with an entire margin. The flowers are solitary or in small corymbs, each flower 2–4 cm (0.79–1.57 in) diameter, with five (rarely four) white petals and numerous stamens; they are often very strongly scented, due to the presence of essentia…

Cultivation

Citrus trees hybridise very readily – depending on the pollen source, plants grown from a Persian lime's seeds can produce fruit similar to grapefruit. Thus, all commercial citrus cultivation uses trees produced by grafting the desired fruiting cultivars onto rootstocks selected for disease resistance and hardiness.
The colour of citrus fruits only develops in climates with a (diurnal) cool winter…

Uses

Many citrus fruits, such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, and clementines, are generally eaten fresh. They are typically peeled and can be easily split into segments. Grapefruit is more commonly halved and eaten out of the skin with a spoon. Special spoons (grapefruit spoons) with serrated tips are designed for this purpose. Orange and grapefruit juices are also popular breakfast beverage…

List of citrus fruits

The genus Citrus has been suggested to originate in the eastern Himalayan foothills. Prior to human cultivation, it consisted of just a few species, though the status of some as distinct species has yet to be confirmed:
• Citrus crenatifolia – species name is unresolved, from Sri Lanka
• Citrus japonica– kumquats, from East Asia ranging into Southeast Asia (sometimes separate…

See also

• Citrus taxonomy
• Japanese citrus
• List of lemon dishes and beverages

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