Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
608724

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 97 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608056

Common Names

  • Hystrix citrus
  • Citrus hystrix
  • Citrus hystrix var. hystrix

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Synonyms

  • Citrus aurantium saponacea Saff. [unknown]
  • Citrus auraria Michel [unknown]
  • Citrus balincolong (Yu.Tanaka) Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus bergamia unguentaria M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Citrus bergamia ventricosa (Michel) M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Citrus boholensis (Wester) Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus celebica Koord. [unknown]
  • Citrus celebica southwickii (Wester) Swingle [unknown]
  • Citrus combara Raf. [unknown]
  • Citrus combara boholensis (Wester) Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus combara macroptera (Montrouz.) Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus combara micrantha (Wester) Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus echinata St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Citrus hyalopulpa Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus hystrix annamensis (Yu.Tanaka) Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Citrus hystrix balincolong Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus hystrix boholensis Wester [unknown]
  • Citrus hystrix micrantha (Wester) Merr. [unknown]
  • Citrus hystrix microcarpa (Wester) Merr. [unknown]
  • Citrus hystrix southwickii (Wester) Merr. [unknown]
  • Citrus hystrix torosa (Blanco) Wester [unknown]
  • Citrus kerrii (Swingle) Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus latipes Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Citrus macroptera Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Citrus macroptera annamensis Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus macroptera boholensis (Wester) Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus macroptera combara (Raf.) Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus macroptera kerrii Swingle [unknown]
  • Citrus macroptera micrantha (Wester) Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus macroptera southwickii (Wester) Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus micrantha Wester [unknown]
  • Citrus micrantha balincolong Wester [unknown]
  • Citrus micrantha microcarpa Wester [unknown]
  • Citrus papeda Miq. [unknown]
  • Citrus papuana F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Citrus southwickii Wester [unknown]
  • Citrus torosa Blanco [unknown]
  • Citrus tuberoides J.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Citrus ventricosa Michel [unknown]
  • Citrus vitiensis Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus westeri Tanaka [unknown]
  • Fortunella sagittifolia K.M.Feng & P.I Mao [unknown]
  • Citrus combara southwickii (Wester) Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus kerrii (Swingle) Tanaka [deprecated]
  • Papeda rumphii Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Citrus hystrix (also called Kaffir lime, 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 hystrix 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 hystrix has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citrus hystrix 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 hystrix

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

Citrus hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citrus hystrix?

Citrus hystrix

What type of plant is Citrus hystrix?

Fruit tree

Where is Citrus hystrix 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,