Limequat
Citrofortunella floridana
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Basic Information
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: citrofortunella
Plant ID (slug): citrofortunella-floridana
Numeric ID: 22966
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Citrofortunella floridana is an evergreen Tree. It is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
A bi-generic hybrid, Citrus aurantifolia x Fortunella sp.[200].
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Very acid, it can be used in all the ways that lemons are used[200]. The fruit is about 3 - 5cm in diameter[200].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Citrofortunella floridana Limequat