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 : mcroptera
                           Scientific name: Citrus macroptera
                             Author : Montrouzier
                               Local name : Heiribob
                                 Common name : Wild orange
                                   Habitat : hill slopes
Leaves

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Morphology

Leaf :

Division simple
Lamina Shape orbicular
Lamina Length 6.19 cm
Lamina Width 4.5 cm
Lamina Attachment longipetiolate
Margin entire
Apex acuminate
Petiole Length 9.22 cm
Petiole Wing present
Petiole Wing Wide broad
Petiole Wing Shape obovate
Junction Between Petiole and Lamina articulate


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Fruit :

Weight 578.26 gm
Diameter 8.33 cm
Length 9.32 cm
Shape spheroid
Base Shape convex
Apex Shape rounded
Skin Texture smooth
Segment 17 nos.
Segment Shape Uniformity present
Rind Colour white
Rind Thickness 1.08 cm
Pulp Colour white
Pulp Colour Intensity light
Axis solid
Axis Shape oval
Axis Diameter 0.67 cm
Oil Density (sq.cm) 86.25
Oil Gland Nature moderately conspicuous
Areola absent
Areola Diameter 0 cm
Style Scar absent


Fruits


Seed :

Shape semi-deltoid
Surface wrinkle
Colour white
Length 1.57 cm
Width 0.66 cm
Cotyledon Colour white
Average Seeds 15-23


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Uses

Mesocrap has high economic value, dried mesocarp added as ingredient of daily sauces, pulp is very sour in taste and use for treatment of stone problems.

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Reference

  • Citrus Genetics, Breeding And Biotechnology By Iqrar Ahmad Khan (P27);
  • Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection: Advances in horticultural practices, fruits, and ornamentals By V.B. Singh, K. Akali Sema, Pauline Alila, Y. Y. Kikon, C. S. Maiti;
  • Citrus Classification By R. C. Woodford (P150,182 and 189);




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