New Zealand grapefruit
The New Zealand grapefruit, otherwise known as the Poorman's orange, Poor man's orange, or Goldfruit[1] is a type of citrus fruit grown in New Zealand. Despite its name it's not botanically a true grapefruit, but believed to be a hybrid between a pomelo and either a mandarin or tangelo.
New Zealand Grapefruit | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Rutaceae |
Genus: | Citrus |
Species: | C. × paradisi |
Binomial name | |
Citrus × paradisi | |
Origin
The New Zealand grapefruit originates from East Asia[2] as a naturally occurring wild species. It was introduced into New Zealand from Australia around 1855 by Sir George Grey.[2]
References
- Wratt, G. S.; Smith, H. C. (2015). Plant Breeding in New Zealand. ISBN 9781483103488. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- "New Zealand grapefruit / Poor man's Orange". Citrus Variety Collection. University of California Riverside. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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