About Citrofortunella mitis
Calamansi (Citrus × microcarpa), also known as calamondin, Philippine lime, or Philippine lemon, is a citrus hybrid cultivated predominantly in the Philippines. It is native to the Philippines, parts of Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, and Sulawesi), Malaysia, and Brunei, as well as Taiwan, Sri Lanka and parts of southern China. Calamansi is ubiquitous in traditional Philippine cuisine. It is naturally very sour, and is used in various condiments, beverages, dishes, marinades, and preserves. Calamansi is also used as an ingredient in Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines. Calamansi is a hybrid between kumquat (formerly considered as belonging to a separate genus Fortunella) and another species of Citrus (in this case probably the mandarin orange).
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Citrofortunella mitis
- Genus
- Citrofortunella
- Family
- RUTACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Planted
Rutaceae
Citrus/Rue family
Citrofortunella mitis belongs to the Rutaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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