Citrus reticulata

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.

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.

Chemicals

Citrus reticulata has 58 reported phytochemicals identified across 89 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nobiletin, tangeretin, flavonoids, hesperidin, limonene.

Total chemicals

58

Scientific sources

89

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Citrus reticulata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hyaluronidase-Inhibitor, Tyrosinase-Inhibitor, Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor.

Total activities

4

Scientific sources

4

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Citrus reticulata has 24 reported medicinal uses identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, inflammation, oxidative stress, Alzheimer disease, Alzheimer's disease.

Total uses

24

Scientific sources

27

Most Reported Uses