Large round kumquat
Citrus japonica cv crassifolia

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It often lacks thorns. The leaves are thick and rigid and often folded lengthwise. They have many dark green oil glands. The leaves are small. The leaf stalks have narrow wings. The fruit are oval or almost round. The fruit is small, orange and sweet. They are 3-4 cm across. The skin is edible. The fruit have about 7 segments.

There are 5 Fortunella species. This one is possibly a hybrid between the round and oval kumquats. These are now Citrus japonica.

Where it is found

It is widely grown in Chekiang province in China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Hawaii, Japan, North America, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw. The skin can be eaten. The fruit can be preserved in sugar.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chintan, Gold marble, Jindan, Meiwa kumquat, Neihankinkan

Synonyms

Citrus margarita Lour.;