King orange, Tangor
Citrus nobilis

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

Possibly a natural hybrid between mandarin and sweet orange. There are several named cultivated varieties.

There are 20 Citrus species. Several hybrids have been formed.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mediterranean, North America, Pacific, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kunenbo, Mandarina

Synonyms

See Citrus reticulata; [or Citrus aurantium Tangor Group]