Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév. ex Cavalerie
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 21: 211 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607966
Common Names
- Cavaleriei citrus
- Citrus cavaleriei
- Citrus cavaleriei var. cavaleriei
Synonyms
- Citrus aurantium ichangensis (Swingle) Guillaumin [unknown]
- Citrus hongheensis Y.Ye, X.Liu, S.Q.Ding & M.Liang [unknown]
- Citrus ichangensis Swingle [unknown]
- Citrus macrosperma T.C.Guo & Y.M.Ye [unknown]
Description
Citrus cavaleriei (also called Cavalerie's citrus, among many other common names) is a species of citrus native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical areas.
Uses & Benefits
Citrus cavaleriei is used for its essential oils which are used in aromatherapy, perfumes, and cosmetics. The fruit is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Citrus cavaleriei has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are dark green with round, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Citrus cavaleriei is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Citrus cavaleriei
Citrus cavaleriei can be found in China, Vietnam, and Laos.
Citrus cavaleriei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Citrus cavaleriei?
Citrus cavaleriei
What is the common name of Citrus cavaleriei?
Cavaleriei
What is the natural habitat of Citrus cavaleriei?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,
References
Julien Cavalerie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavalerie' in the authors string.