Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Guillaumin
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1913
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 129, 406 (1913)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608180
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Neocaledonica Citrus
- Citrus neocaledonica
- Neocaledonica Citrus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Oxanthera neocaledonica Tanaka [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Citrus neocaledonica (also called 'New Caledonian Citron', among many other common names) is a species of citrus native to Southeast Asia. It is a small evergreen tree, with fragrant leaves and small white flowers. The fruits are small and round, with a yellowish-green skin. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in humid and well-drained soils.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Citrus neocaledonica is used for its edible fruits and as an ornamental plant.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Citrus neocaledonica has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Citrus neocaledonica is a small, evergreen tree that is native to New Caledonia. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Citrus neocaledonica
                        
                            Citrus neocaledonica is native to New Caledonia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Citrus neocaledonica FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Citrus neocaledonica?
Citrus neocaledonica
What is the common name of Citrus neocaledonica?
New Caledonian Citron
What is the origin of Citrus neocaledonica?
New Caledonia
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Citrus genus
                        
                            Citrus assamensis, 
Citrus aurantium, 
Citrus australasica, 
Citrus australis, 
Citrus cavaleriei, 
Citrus deliciosa, 
Citrus garrawayi, 
Citrus glauca, 
Citrus gracilis, 
Citrus halimii, 
Citrus hystrix, 
Citrus indica, 
Citrus inodora, 
Citrus japonica, 
Citrus khasya, 
Citrus latipes, 
Citrus maxima, 
Citrus medica, 
Citrus neocaledonica, 
Citrus oxanthera, 
Citrus polyandra, 
Citrus polytrifolia, 
Citrus swinglei, 
Citrus trifoliata, 
Citrus undulata, 
Citrus warburgina, 
Citrus wintersii, 
Citrus lucida, 
Citrus wakonai, 
Citrus limon, 
Citrus aurantiifolia, 
Citrus aurantiaca,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,