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
Leaves

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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


Leaves

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


Fruits


Seed :

Shape clavate
Surface smooth
Colour cream
Length 1.35 cm
Width 0.45 cm
Cotyledon Colour light green
Average Seeds 22-31


Seeds

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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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