Orangeberry, Chinese glycosmis
Glycosmis citrifolia

Family: Rutaceae

What it is like

A large evergreen shrub. It does not have thorns. It grows 2-3 m tall. The leaves are dense. The new branches have rusty hairs. The leaves are simple and leathery. They are smooth and shiny. They are 6-9 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The flowers are small and white. They have a slight scent. They are in small groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a small round berry. It is pale red. The pulp is juicy and lets light through. There is 1 seed.

There are about 60 Glycosmis species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brazil, China (country/location of origin), Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

The fruit are eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Glicosme-chines, Shan Kit shue, Merapi

Synonyms

Glycosmis pentaphylla Ridl. Limonia citrifolia Willd.;