Clymenia, Polyandra kumquat
Clymenia polyandra

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A citrus relative. The tree is 5-8 m tall. The leaves are large (18 cm x 6 cm) and simple. Young leaves have lobes. The leaves are more thin and papery than other citrus. The leaves taper towards the tip and have notched edges. The leaf stalks are short and without wings. It does not have thorns. The flowers are dark yellow and 2.5-3 cm across. They occur either singly, or as 2-4 together, in the axils of leaves. The fruit is yellow and the size of a large lime. They are 7-10 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. The flesh is edible. The skin of the fruit can irritate human skin. The seeds are flattish with lines on them.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It is cultivated on Manus and New Ireland. It occurs in Bougainville. It only occurs in Papua New Guinea.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

In Papua New Guinea, fruit are of moderate importance in only a few limited areas. It could become important for breeding or rootstocks.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Trees are grown from seed.

Some kinds have sweet pleasant tasting fruit.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Citrus polyandra Tanaka; Citrus flaviflora Peekel;