Synonym(s)
citrus maxim var. racemosa; Grapefruit
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Citrus x paradisi is an over 10m high tree from the rhombic family. Grapefruit plants were created by crossing grapefruit (C. maxima) and oranges (C. paradisi). They are mainly cultivated in California, Florida and Israel.
The smooth, winged, glossy leaves sit in high density on the branches. Grapefruit flowers are large (4-5 cm), white and fragrant. The main flowering is in early summer and in the summer months. They stand in clusters (from which the name "grapefruits" is derived). The fruits are spherical with a diameter of 8-11 cm and a weight of about 300 g. When ripe, the fruits are light yellow to yellow in colour.
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The following extracts and juices of Citrus x paradisi are used in cosmetic preparations.
- Citrus grandis extract (INCI)
- Citrus grandis juice (INCI)
- Citrus grandis leaf extract (INCI)
- Citrus grandis oil (INCI)
- Citrus grandis peel extract (INCI)
- Citrus grandis seed extract (INCI)
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles