Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cavaleriei
ID:
608634

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

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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.

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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 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 kew-2724045: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Julien Cavalerie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavalerie' in the authors string.