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
Leaves

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Morphology

Leaf :

Division simple
Lamina Shape ovate
Lamina Length 8.93 cm
Lamina Width 5.23 cm
Lamina Attachment brevipetiolate
Margin entire
Apex emarginate
Petiole Length 3.24 cm
Petiole Wing present
Petiole Wing Wide broad
Petiole Wing Shape obcordate
Junction Between Petiole and Lamina articulate


Leaves

Fruit :

Weight 849.29 gm
Diameter 11.85 cm
Length 13.56 cm
Shape spheroid
Base Shape convex
Apex Shape truncate
Skin Texture rough
Segment 12 nos.
Segment Shape Uniformity absent
Rind Colour white
Rind Thickness 1.28 cm
Pulp Colour red
Pulp Colour Intensity dark red
Axis solid
Axis Shape circular
Axis Diameter 1.98 cm
Oil Density (sq.cm) 37.35
Oil Gland Nature conspicuous
Areola absent
Areola Diameter 0 cm
Style Scar absent


Fruits


Seed :

Shape semi-deltoid
Surface rough wrinkle faces
Colour white
Length 1.86 cm
Width 1.13 cm
Cotyledon Colour white
Average Seeds 35-48


Seeds

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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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