Citrus
Citrus, commonly known as a genus of flowering plants, includes beloved fruits like lemons, oranges, and limes. Renowned for their high vitamin C content, these plants offer potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Historically used in traditional medicine, citrus extracts support immune health, promote digestion, and provide refreshing therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Citrus
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales and family Rutaceae, it is classified under the genus Citrus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Citrus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of Southern and Eastern Europe. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in both Portugal and Spain. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is also well-established in Italy. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe, where it is common in Albania. Additionally, the plant thrives within the borders of Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Citrus has 34 reported phytochemicals identified across 58 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include naringin, flavonoids, hesperidin, naringenin, Naringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 34
- Scientific sources
- 58
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| naringin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| hesperidin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Naringenin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Naringin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nobiletin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Citronellol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Citrus has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Citrus has 40 reported medicinal uses identified across 50 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress, inflammation, cancer, Alzheimer disease, Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 40
- Scientific sources
- 50
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| inflammation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Porphyromonas gingivalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-COV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |