Plant · GBIF taxon 3190160
Pomelo
Citrus maximaAlso known as Shaddock, Pummelo, Chinese Grapefruit, Jabong
Pomelo trees are evergreen broadleaf canopy trees native to Southeast Asia, featuring glossy winged leaves and intensely fragrant white blossoms. The massive fruits possess a thick, spongy albedo rind that cushions the heavy pulp segments inside from physical damage. As an original non-hybrid ancestor, this tree provided the genetic foundation for many modern citrus crops, including grapefruits and oranges.
TreeFragrantFruit
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- Asian citrus psyllid
- Citrus swallowtail caterpillars
- Fruit flies
ThreatsHabitat loss in wild ranges, citrus greening disease, agricultural pests
HabitatsTropical rainforest margins, river valleys, agricultural groves
Life span50–100 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderSapindales
- FamilyRutaceae
- GenusCitrus
- SpeciesCitrus maxima
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Examine the Leaves: Look for broadly winged leaf stalks that form a heart shape beneath the main leaf blade.
- Observe the Flowers: Search leaf axils in spring for large, four-petaled white flowers that emit a sweet aroma.
- Check the Rind: Note the exceptionally thick, pale greenish-yellow peel that distinguishes these giant fruits.
Hybrid Relative Ivar Leidus / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Ancestral Relative Johann Werfring / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Ancestral Relative 4028mdk09 / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Hybrid Relative Dinesh Valke from Thane, India / CC BY-SA 2.0 · cc-by-sa
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