Chulemo, Wild lime
Atalantia malabarica

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A deciduous tree. It grows 5-10 m high. It is spiny. The bark is pale brown and smooth. The stems are deeply fluted. The leaves are smooth and 8 cm long. They are shiny. The tip has a notch. The leaves smell like a citrus. The flowers are white and have 4-5 petals. They are bundled into a tube. The flowers have a sweet smell. The fruit are like a small orange.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In southern India it grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans, Asia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The fruit are pickled.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In southern India it flowers are fruits throughout the year.

Its other names

Local names

Adavi-nimma, Atavi-jambira, Jangli nimbu, Kadu-nimbe, Kurunthamaram, Kattelunicchai, Kattunarenga, Makad-limbu

Synonyms

Atalantia monophylla Correa;