Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
1249984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swingle

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249322

Common Names

  • Citrus aurantiaca
  • Aurantiaca Citrus
  • Orange

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Description

Citrus aurantiaca (also called Orange, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Citrus aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citrus aurantiaca has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The fruit is a yellow-orange berry with many seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citrus aurantiaca is a perennial tree that is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Citrus aurantiaca

Citrus aurantiaca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Citrus aurantiaca FAQ

What type of plant is Citrus aurantiaca?

Citrus aurantiaca is a shrub.

Where does Citrus aurantiaca grow?

Citrus aurantiaca grows in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

What are the flowers of Citrus aurantiaca like?

The flowers of Citrus aurantiaca are white or pink and have five petals.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50149357: Based on the initial data import
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.