Citrus limon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Osbeck
Source:
tro
Year:
1765
Citation Micro:
Reise Ostindien : 250 (1765)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133139
Common Names
- Citrus
- Limon
- Citrus Limon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Citrus limon (also called 'Lemon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is widely cultivated for its edible fruit. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry woodland, bushland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Citrus limon has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Citrus limon has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Citrus limon is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then root and can be cut off and transplanted.
Where to Find Citrus limon
Citrus limon is native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It can be found in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28101295: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Peter Osbeck (1723-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Osbeck' in the authors string.