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 : reticulata
Scientific name: Citrus reticulata
Author : Blanco
Local name : Kamla
Common name : Mandarin orange
Habitat : Hill
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Morphology
Leaf :
| Division |
simple |
| Lamina Shape |
elliptical |
| Lamina Length |
8.52 cm |
| Lamina Width |
3.41 cm |
| Lamina Attachment |
brevipetiolate |
| Margin |
dentate |
| Apex |
attenuated |
| Petiole Length |
0.86 cm |
| Petiole Wing |
present |
| Petiole Wing Wide |
narrow |
| Petiole Wing Shape |
|
Junction Between Petiole and Lamina |
articulate |
Fruit :
| Weight |
132.3 gm |
| Diameter |
6.5 cm |
| Length |
5.5 cm |
| Shape |
obloid |
| Base Shape |
convex with collared |
| Apex Shape |
depressed |
| Skin Texture |
slightly pitted |
| Segment |
10 nos. |
| Segment Shape Uniformity |
present |
| Rind Colour |
whitish yellow |
| Rind Thickness |
0.32 cm |
| Pulp Colour |
orange color |
| Pulp Colour Intensity |
medium |
| Axis |
hollow |
| Axis Shape |
irregular |
| Axis Diameter |
1.32 cm |
| Oil Density (sq.cm) |
67.23 |
| Oil Gland Nature |
conspicuous |
| Areola |
absent |
| Areola Diameter |
0 cm |
| Style Scar |
absent |
Seed :
| Shape |
clavate |
| Surface |
smooth |
| Colour |
cream |
| Length |
1.35 cm |
| Width |
0.45 cm |
| Cotyledon Colour |
light green |
| Average Seeds |
22-31 |
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Uses
High economic value, consume as fresh fruit for its sweet pulp and juice and also use for offering in religious ritual and festival.
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