Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deliciosa
ID:
608662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (NAP, Neapolitano) 1840: 9 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000607994

Common Names

  • Deliciosa citrus
  • Citrus deliciosa
  • Citrus deliciosa var. deliciosa

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Synonyms

  • Citrus aurantium deliciosa (Ten.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Citrus chrysocarpa Lush. [unknown]
  • Citrus crenatifolia Lush. [unknown]
  • Citrus daoxianensis S.W.He & G.F.Liu [unknown]
  • Citrus depressa Hayata [unknown]
  • Citrus erythrosa hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus himekitsu hort. ex Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus kinokuni hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus lycopersiciformis hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus mangshanensis S.W.He & G.F.Liu [unknown]
  • Citrus nippokoreana T.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus nobilis unshiu Swingle [unknown]
  • Citrus otachihana Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus papillaris Blanco [unknown]
  • Citrus ponki hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus poonensis hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus succosa hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus sunki hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus tachibana (Makino) Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus tankan Hayata [unknown]
  • Citrus unshiu (Swingle) Marcow. [unknown]
  • Citrus yanbaruensis Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus otachibana hort. ex Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus nobilis succosa (hort. ex Tanaka) M.Hiroe [deprecated]
  • Citrus nobilis tankan (Hayata) M.Hiroe [deprecated]
  • Citrus nobilis unshiu (Swingle) M.Hiroe [deprecated]
  • Citrus tachibana depressa (Hayata) M.Hiroe [deprecated]
  • Citrus tachibana nippokoreana (Tanaka) M.Hiroe [deprecated]
  • Citrus tachibana otachibana (hort. ex Yu.Tanaka) M.Hiroe [deprecated]
  • Citrus tachibana ponki (Hayata) M.Hiroe [deprecated]
  • Citrus nobilis chrysocarpa Hassk. [unknown]
  • Citrus nobilis melanocarpa Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Citrus deliciosa (also called Delicious orange, 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 deliciosa 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 deliciosa 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 deliciosa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan to Angola. It is usually propagated from seed, but can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C.

Where to Find Citrus deliciosa

Citrus deliciosa can be found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Citrus deliciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citrus deliciosa?

Citrus deliciosa

What type of plant is Citrus deliciosa?

Fruit tree

Where is Citrus deliciosa native to?

Southeast Asia

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,