Basic Info

Phylum : Tracheophyta
   Sub-phylum : Euphyllophytina
     Infra-phylum : Radiatopses
       Class : Spermatopsida
         Sub-class : Rosidae
          Super-order : Rutanae
            Order : Sapindales
               Sub-order : Rutineae
                 Family : Aurantioideae
                  Tribe : Aurantieae
                    Sub-tribe : Citrinae
                      Genus : Citrus
                         Species : medica
                           Scientific name: Citrus medica
                             Author : Linnaeus
                               Local name : Heijange
                                 Common name : Citron
                                   Habitat : Hill
Leaves

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Morphology

Leaf :

Division simple
Lamina Shape obovate
Lamina Length 13.24 cm
Lamina Width 6.79 cm
Lamina Attachment brevipetiolate
Margin sinuate
Apex elliptic-ovate
Petiole Length 1.2 cm
Petiole Wing absent
Petiole Wing Wide
Petiole Wing Shape
Junction Between Petiole and Lamina articulate


Leaves

Fruit :

Weight 2528.67 gm
Diameter 13.85 cm
Length 28.34 cm
Shape oblong to ellipsoid
Base Shape truncate
Apex Shape mammiform
Skin Texture smooth
Segment 9 nos.
Segment Shape Uniformity present
Rind Colour white
Rind Thickness 2.25 cm
Pulp Colour white
Pulp Colour Intensity light
Axis hollow
Axis Shape round
Axis Diameter 1.89 cm
Oil Density (sq.cm) 35.23
Oil Gland Nature conspicuous
Areola absent
Areola Diameter 0 cm
Style Scar absent


Fruits


Seed :

Shape semi-deltoid to ovoid
Surface smooth
Colour yellowish brown
Length 1.14 cm
Width 0.59 cm
Cotyledon Colour white
Average Seeds 23-38


Seeds

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Uses

High economic value due to high demand during religious occasion and festivals of the Meitei community, rind is sweet in taste and consumed freshly.

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Reference

  • Citrus Oils: Composition, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Contaminants, and Biological Activity By Giovanni Dugo(P 465);
  • Citrus Fruit: Biology, Technology and Evaluation By Milind S. Ladaniya(P 28,119 & 104);
  • Medicinal Plants Cultivation & Their Uses By H. Panda(P 254);
  • Citrus Classification By R. C. Woodford(P 18); Citrus Processing: A Complete Guide
    By Dan A. Kimball(P 438 & 437);




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