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 : grandis
Scientific name: Citrus grandis
Author : Merril
Local name : Nobab
Common name : Pumelo
Habitat : plain
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Morphology
Leaf :
| Division |
simple |
| Lamina Shape |
ovate |
| Lamina Length |
13.21 cm |
| Lamina Width |
6.98 cm |
| Lamina Attachment |
brevipetiolate |
| Margin |
entire |
| Apex |
obtuse |
| Petiole Length |
3.61 cm |
| Petiole Wing |
present |
| Petiole Wing Wide |
medium |
| Petiole Wing Shape |
obovate |
Junction Between Petiole and Lamina |
articulate |
Fruit :
| Weight |
694.39 gm |
| Diameter |
11.84 cm |
| Length |
10.01 cm |
| Shape |
spheroid |
| Base Shape |
convex |
| Apex Shape |
truncate |
| Skin Texture |
rough |
| Segment |
17 nos. |
| Segment Shape Uniformity |
present |
| Rind Colour |
light reddish white |
| Rind Thickness |
0.97 cm |
| Pulp Colour |
pale red at outer rim with cream in middle |
| Pulp Colour Intensity |
light |
| Axis |
solid |
| Axis Shape |
triangular |
| Axis Diameter |
1.97 cm |
| Oil Density (sq.cm) |
28.25 |
| Oil Gland Nature |
conspicuous |
| Areola |
absent |
| Areola Diameter |
0 cm |
| Style Scar |
absent |
Seed :
| Shape |
semi-deltoid |
| Surface |
smooth with wrinkle |
| Colour |
yellowish brown |
| Length |
1.71 cm |
| Width |
1.11 cm |
| Cotyledon Colour |
white |
| Average Seeds |
27-47 |
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Uses
Consume as fresh fruit or as pickles, use in religious rituals and festivals, has aesthetic value but lesser economic value.
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Reference
- Citrus By Federick S. Davies & L. Gene Albrigo (P18 & 20);
- Citrus Processing: A Complete Guide By Dan A. Kimball; Citrus Oils: Composition, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Contaminants and Biological Activity By Giovanni Dugo (P 475);
- Citrus Fruit: Biology, Technology and Evaluation By Milind S. Ladaniya (P 23, 202 & 103);
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