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Citrus × paradisi

Also known as grapefruit plant, grapefruit, grapefruit tree, Citrus x paradisi

The grapefruit ('''Citrus × paradisi''') is a subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large, sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit. The flesh of the fruit is segmented and varies in color from pale yellow to dark red.

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Citrus × paradisi, commonly known as grapefruit, is a species of hybrid fruit tree within the genus Citrus. It belongs to the family Rutaceae, order Sapindales, and class Magnoliopsida. The organism is distinct from the pomelo and serves as the source for grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Its uses include medicinal plant applications and consumption as a fruit.

The taxon is classified under the kingdom Plantae and phylum Tracheophyta. Common names for this species include grapefruit, 葡萄柚, pomelar, and grenivkovec. Records indicate an occurrence count of 573, with one description noting "Chile Central." The scientific name is also cited as Citrus × paradisi Macfad.

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Species

Citrus paradisi

SPECIES

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyRutaceae

Observations recorded573

Chile Central

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Research

1,232 papers

Flavonoids and Furanocoumarins Involved in Drug Interactions.ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Berteina-Raboin SDOI: 10.3390/molecules30081676
Grapefruit-medication interactions: forbidden fruit or avoidable consequences?ReviewCMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2013Bailey DG, Dresser G, Arnold JMDOI: 10.1503/cmaj.120951
Low-Renin Hypertension.ReviewEndocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America · 2019Athimulam S, Lazik N, Bancos IDOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2019.08.003
Food-drug interactions precipitated by fruit juices other than grapefruit juice: An update review.ReviewJournal of food and drug analysis · 2018Chen M, Zhou SY, Fabriaga E et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2018.01.009
Grapefruit-drug interactions.ReviewCardiovascular journal of South Africa : official journal for Southern Africa Cardiac Society [and] South African Society of Cardiac Practitioners · 2007Straughan JL
Grapefruit-drug interactions.ReviewDrugs · 2010Seden K, Dickinson L, Khoo S et al.DOI: 10.2165/11585250-000000000-00000
Attention--grapefruit!Lancet (London, England) · 2009Grande LA, Mendez RD, Krug RT et al.DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)60289-0
Citrus × paradisi L. Fruit Waste: The Impact of Eco-Friendly Extraction Techniques on the Phytochemical and Antioxidant Potential.Nutrients · 2023Stabrauskiene J, Marksa M, Ivanauskas L et al.DOI: 10.3390/nu15051276

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Encyclopedic overview

12 sections

Contents

Description
Varieties
As food
Nutrition
Culinary
Drug interactions
Production
Pests and diseases
History
See also
References
External links

The grapefruit ('''Citrus × paradisi') is a subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large, sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit. The flesh of the fruit is segmented and varies in color from pale yellow to dark red.

Grapefruits originated in Barbados in the 18th century. They are a citrus hybrid that was created through an accidental cross between the sweet orange (C. × sinensis) and the pomelo (C. maxima''), both of which were introduced to the Caribbean from Asia in the 17th century. It has also been called the 'forbidden fruit'. In the past it was called the pomelo, but that term is now mostly used as the common name for Citrus maxima.

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