helloplants.org

Limequat
Citrus aurantiifolia x Fortunella margarita

Family: Rutaceae


What it is like

An artificial hybrid of Mexican lime and oval kumquat.

There are 20 Citrus species. Several hybrids have been formed.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

America, North America


How it is used for food

The fruit are used to flavour drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Citrus x aurantifolia x Fortunella sp.;