Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
608806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 296 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608138

Common Names

  • Maxima citrus
  • Citrus maxima
  • Citrus maxima var. maxima

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Synonyms

  • Sarcodactilis helicteroides C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Aurantium decumana Mill. [unknown]
  • Aurantium maximum Burm. [unknown]
  • Citrus aurantium decumana L. [unknown]
  • Citrus aurantium grandis L. [unknown]
  • Citrus aurantium grandis (L.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Citrus costata Raf. [unknown]
  • Citrus decumana L. [unknown]
  • Citrus grandis Osbeck [unknown]
  • Citrus grandis sabon (Seib. ex Hayata) Karaya [deprecated]
  • Citrus grandis yamabuki (hort. ex Yu.Tanaka) Karaya [unknown]
  • Citrus obovoidea hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus pompelmos Risso [unknown]
  • Citrus sabon Siebold & Hayata [unknown]
  • Citrus yamabuki hort. ex Yu.Tanaka [unknown]
  • Citrus grandis buntan Hayata [unknown]
  • Aurantium decumanum (L.) Mill. [unknown]
  • Citrus grandis sabon (Seib. ex Hayata) Karaya [unknown]
  • Citrus grandis sphaerocarpos Hassk. [unknown]
  • Citrus grandis oblonga Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Citrus maxima (also called 'Pummelo', among many other common names) is a species of citrus native to Southeast Asia. It is a large evergreen tree, with fragrant leaves and small white flowers. The fruits are large and round, with a yellowish-green skin. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in humid and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Citrus maxima is used for its edible fruits and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citrus maxima 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 maxima is a large, evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Citrus maxima

Citrus maxima is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Citrus maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citrus maxima?

Citrus maxima

What is the common name of Citrus maxima?

Pummelo

What is the origin of Citrus maxima?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2724206: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Burman (1707-1779): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.