Genus Poncirus (Noun)
Meaning
One species: trifoliate orange.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Poncirus is a group of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, with the trifoliate orange being its most well-known species.
- Poncirus trifoliata, commonly known as the trifoliate orange, is the only species in the genus Poncirus that is widely cultivated.
- The trifoliate orange, a member of the genus Poncirus, is often used as a rootstock for grafting other citrus species.
- The genus Poncirus is closely related to the genus Citrus, and the trifoliate orange is sometimes used in breeding programs to introduce desirable traits.
- The trifoliate orange, belonging to the genus Poncirus, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to East Asia.