Chinese orange, Calamandarin
Citrus x microcarpa

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall. The bark is straight and slightly spiny. The leaves are broadly oval. The flowers occur singly. The fruit are round berries.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Limau kesturi

Synonyms

x Citrofortunella microcarpa (Bunge) Wijnands Citrofortunella mitis (Blanco) J. Ingram & H. E. Moore; Citrus x mitis Blanco; and others