Cochin china atalantia
Atalantia citroides
Family: Rutaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-8 m tall. It has spines 5 mm long. The leaves are oval and 5-9 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers have 4 petals. The fruit is like a small orange 2 cm across. The seeds are 1 cm long.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It is found in secondary forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten like a lemon.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Kro'ch prei, Krouch prey