Rutaceae

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Rutaceae
Scientific classification
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae \n
Genera
\nAbout 160 genera; selected important genera: \nChoisya - Mexican orange \nCitrus - Citrus \nDictamnus - Burning-bush \nFortunella - Kumquat \nMelicope - Corkwood, Alani \nMurraya - Curry tree \nPhellodendron - Cork-trees \nPoncirus - Trifoliate orange \nRuta - Rue \nSkimmia - Skimmia \nTetradium (Euodia) - Euodiass \nZanthoxylum - Toothache trees \n

Rutaceae is a family of plants of the order Sapindales. Species of the family generally have flowers that divide into four or five parts, usually with strong scents. They range in form and size from herbs to shrubs and trees. The most important genus in the family is Citrus, which includes the Orange, Lemon, Lime and Grapefruit.