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Common Names
- Citrus aurantiaca
- Aurantiaca Citrus
- Orange
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.
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 Citrus genus
Citrus assamensis,
Citrus aurantium,
Citrus australasica,
Citrus australis,
Citrus cavaleriei,
Citrus deliciosa,
Citrus garrawayi,
Citrus glauca,
Citrus gracilis,
Citrus halimii,
Citrus hystrix,
Citrus indica,
Citrus inodora,
Citrus japonica,
Citrus khasya,
Citrus latipes,
Citrus maxima,
Citrus medica,
Citrus neocaledonica,
Citrus oxanthera,
Citrus polyandra,
Citrus polytrifolia,
Citrus swinglei,
Citrus trifoliata,
Citrus undulata,
Citrus warburgina,
Citrus wintersii,
Citrus lucida,
Citrus wakonai,
Citrus limon,
Citrus aurantiifolia,
Citrus aurantiaca,
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,