Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 3 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | This hybrid is of horticultural origin. It originates from a cross between citron and lemon. |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small tree with a round crown. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are elliptical to oblong (oval to elongated). Young foliage is purple-tinged. |
| Flowers | This hybrid is free-flowering, producing purple-tinged flowers throughout the year. |
| Fruit | The fruit is similar to that of citron. Fruits are egg-shaped with the wider end near the tip. The rind is yellow and smooth to slightly bumpy with indistinct ribs. The juicy flesh is light green to yellow and has an acidic flavour. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The fruits are sometimes used as a substitute for lemon, but mainly they are used for ornamental purposes. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly Host Plant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Purple |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical, Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Bumpy / Tuberculate |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | |
| Mature Seed Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White |
| Mature Seed Texture(s) | Smooth |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 518 |
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| Species ID | 1814 |
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