''Helietta'' is a genus of

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s in the

citrus ''Citrus'' is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. Plants in the genus produce citrus fruits, including important crops such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, pomelos, and limes. The genus ''Citrus'' is native to ...

family,

Rutaceae The Rutaceae is a family, commonly known as the rueRUTACEAE
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. Members of the genus are commonly known as barettas, barretas, or barrettas. The generic name honors French physician Louis Théodore Hélie (1802–1867).

Selected species

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Helietta glaucescens ''Helietta glaucescens'' is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae. It is endemic to Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as ...

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Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea ...

) * '' Helietta parvifolia'' ( A.Gray) Benth. (Lower

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Zanthoxyloideae genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Edmond Tulasne {{Rutaceae-stub