Buddha's hand citron
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub. It grows about 2.5 m tall. It has sharp thorns 2-3 cm long. The leaves are simple. They are 7-17 cm long. The leaf stalk is short and with small wings. The flowers are white with purple buds. They grow in the axils of leaves and near the ends of branches. The fruit are divided into finger like segments. They do not have many seeds.

Where it is found

It can tolerate a temperature down to 3-5°C. Brisbane Botanical Gardens. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Brazil, China, Hawaii, India (country/location of origin), Indochina, Laos, Pacific, SE Asia, South America, USA

How it is used for food

The skin of the fruit are crystallized and candied.

Edible parts

Fruit, peel, flowers

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or grafting.

Its other names

Local names

Cidra-mao-de-buda, Mao-de-buda

Synonyms

Citrus sarcodactylis Hoola van Nooten; Citrus limonia var. digitata Risso;