mandarine
Citrus reticulata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (1055 studies) · ★★★★★
Mandarin, scientifically known as Citrus reticulata, is a highly valued citrus fruit celebrated for its vibrant flavor and therapeutic properties. Rich in vitamin C and essential antioxidants, it is widely used in traditional medicine to boost immunity, aid digestion, and promote skin health through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Seed · Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Citrus × Nobilis Subf. Reticulata · Citrus Reticulata Var. Austera · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Citrus reticulataSynonyms
- Citrus × nobilis subf. reticulata
- Citrus reticulata var. austera
- Citrus daoxianensis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- naranja mandarina
- mandarino
- mandarina
German:
- Mandarine
- Mandarinen
French:
- Citrus deliciosa
- mandarinier
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindaales and the family Rutaceae, it is classified under the genus Citrus. Specifically, Citrus reticulata represents a significant species within this taxonomic hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Citrus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily identified by its specific geographical presence in certain regions. It is native to and widely distributed throughout China. More specifically, its habitat is concentrated in the Southeast part of the country. This localized distribution plays a significant role in where the species can be harvested for medicinal purposes. Consequently, the Southeast Chinese landscape serves as a key environment for the growth of Citrus reticulata.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Citrus reticulata has 4 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed, fruit, leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Fruit
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
Leaf
- Biomolecules
Root
- Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Chemicals
Citrus reticulata has 254 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Nobiletin, Tangeretin, hesperidin, LIMONENE, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Nobiletin | 12 supporting sources | ★★★★★ |
| Tangeretin | 7 supporting sources | ★★★★☆ |
| hesperidin | 6 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Linalool | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| D-Limonene | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Limonin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hesperetin | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Isosinensetin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Nobiletin
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of natural products
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
- Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening
- Life sciences
View 7 additional sources
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Journal of natural medicines
- Food science & nutrition
- Food chemistry
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
- Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
Tangeretin
- Dr. Duke
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
- Frontiers in nutrition
- Life sciences
- Food science & nutrition
View 2 additional sources
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
hesperidin
- Dr. Duke
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
- Food science & nutrition
View 1 additional sources
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD
Flavonoids
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
- Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
- Scientific reports
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Linalool
- Dr. Duke
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
- Food science & nutrition
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
D-Limonene
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
- Food science & nutrition
- Current pharmaceutical biotechnology
Limonin
- Dr. Duke
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
hesperetin
- Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
- Journal of microbiology and biotechnology
Isosinensetin
- Dr. Duke
- Frontiers in nutrition
Activities
Citrus reticulata has 669 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Tyrosinase-Inhibitor, Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor, (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tyrosinase-Inhibitor | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Chronotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Dr. Duke
- Scientific reports
Tyrosinase-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
(-)-Chronotropic
- Dr. Duke
(-)-Inotropic
- Dr. Duke
5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
ACE-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
AChE-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
AP-1-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
Conditions
Citrus reticulata has 24 reported investigations on conditions identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cough, inflammation, oxidative stress, Alzheimer disease, Alzheimer's disease.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cough | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative stress | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Covid-19 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rsv infection | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sars-cov-2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Schistosoma mansoni infection | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cough
- Nature communications
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Inflammation
- Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
- Scientific reports
Oxidative stress
- Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
- Scientific reports
Alzheimer disease
- Biomolecules
Alzheimer's disease
- Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
Covid-19
- Current therapeutic research, clinical and experimental
E. coli
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Rsv infection
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Sars-cov-2
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Schistosoma mansoni infection
- Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Preparations
Citrus reticulata has 8 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils, EO, Essential oils, dried mature peel, extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eo | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dried mature peel | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extracts from the pericarpium of citrus reticulata (cv jiao gan) (pcrj) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peels | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seeds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oils
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Eo
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
Essential oils
- 3 Biotech
Dried mature peel
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Extract
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Extracts from the pericarpium of citrus reticulata (cv jiao gan) (pcrj)
- Life sciences
Peels
- Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP
Seeds
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences