Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
608748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1780

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. 3: 208. 1780

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608080



Common Names

  • Japonica citrus
  • Citrus japonica
  • Citrus japonica var. japonica


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Synonyms

  • Sclerostylis hindsii Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Atalantia hindsii (Champ. ex Benth.) Oliv. [unknown]
  • Citrofortunella madurensis (Lour.) D.Rivera, Obón, S.Ríos, Selma, F.Méndez, Verde & F.Cano [unknown]
  • Citrus aurantium globifera Engl. [unknown]
  • Citrus aurantium japonica (Thunb.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Citrus aurantium japonica (Thunb.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Citrus aurantium olivicormis Risso ex Loisel. [unknown]
  • Citrus hindsii (Champ. ex Benth.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Citrus inermis Roxb. [unknown]
  • Citrus japonica madurensis (Lour.) Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Citrus madurensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Citrus margarita Lour. [unknown]
  • Fortunella crassifolia Swingle [unknown]
  • Fortunella hindsii Swingle [unknown]
  • Fortunella japonica Swingle [unknown]
  • Fortunella margarita Swingle [unknown]
  • Fortunella venosa (Champ. ex Hook.) C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Citrus japonica fructu-elliptica Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Fortunella hindsii chintou Swingle [unknown]
  • Fortunella bawangica C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Fortunella obovata hort. ex Tanaka [unknown]
  • Sclerostylis venosa Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Fortunella chintou (Swingle) C.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Citrus japonica margarita (Lour.) Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Citrus microcarpa Bunge [unknown]
  • Citrus nobilis microcarpa Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Citrus japonica (also called Japanese wild orange, among many other common names) is a species of citrus native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical areas.

Uses & Benefits

Citrus japonica is used for its essential oils which are used in aromatherapy, perfumes, and cosmetics. The fruit is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Citrus japonica has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Citrus japonica is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan to Angola. It is usually propagated from seed, but can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C.

Where to Find Citrus japonica

Citrus japonica is native to Japan and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Citrus japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Citrus japonica?

Citrus japonica

What type of plant is Citrus japonica?

Fruit tree

Where is Citrus japonica native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References