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
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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 |
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 |
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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