Calamondin, Calamandarin, Panama orange
Citrus madurensis

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves are 6.5 cm long by 3.2 cm wide. They are broadly oval and the edges are wavy. The leaf stalk has a very narrow wing. The flowers contain both sexes. The fruit is 30 mm long by 27 mm wide. The fruit is small, round, orange and sour. The skin peels off easily. The pulp is deep orange and acid.

There are 20 Citrus species. Several hybrids have been formed. This one is probably now Citrofortunella mitis

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is resistant to nematodes and can grow on limestone soils. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Cuba, Indochina, Indonesia, Pacific, Pakistan, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Naranjita de San Jose

Synonyms

Citrus microcarpa Bunge; Citrus mitis Blanco; Citrofortunella microcarpa (Bunge) Wijnands; ? Citrofortunella mitis (Blanco) J. W. Ingram & H. E. Moore Probably now Citrus x microcarpa; Calamondin alternatively treated as the intergeneric hybrid, Citrofortunella microcarpa (Bunge) Wignands]; or Citrus reticulata and Fortunella margarita;