Gillet's cherry-orange
Citropsis gilletiana
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Basic Information
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: citropsis
Plant ID (slug): citropsis-gilletiana
Numeric ID: 19806
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Citropsis gilletiana is an evergreen Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 9 m (29ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
West tropical Africa - DR Congo.
Habitats
Edible Uses
The globose, yellow fruits are about 25mm in diameter, they have an acrid flavour and are not edible[ 319 ].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Citropsis gilletiana Gillet's cherry-orange