Cleopatra mandarin
Citrus reshni
Family: Rutaceae
What it is like
A small evergreen tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. It has thorns in the axils of the leaves. The leaves are papery and smooth on both surfaces. They are 3-6 cm long. The leaf stalk is 2-3 cm long and has wings. The flowers are white and have a scent. They occur singly or in groups or 2-4 in the axils of leaves. The fruit are round and the segments separate easily. The fruit is acidic with many seeds.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brazil, China, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are used for juice and as a flavouring.
It is a cutlivated food plant.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Rangerina-cleopatra