Calamondin fruits
Calamondin probably originates from China.
Fruits of calamondin can be eaten, but calamondin is also used as an ornamental plant.
Probably, Calamondin is a hybrid between Citrus reticulata (tangerine) and Citrus japonica (kumquat).
Names
Scientific
Citrofortunella microcarpa
Synonym
Citrofortunella mitis
Citrus ×microcarpa
English
Calamansi
Calamondin
Citrus ×mitis
Dutch
Calamondin
Spanish
Calamansi
Calamondina
Panta de naranjo miniatura
French
Calamondin
German
Calamondinorange
Taxonomy
Order
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrofortunella
Species
Citrofortunella microcarpa (Calamondin)
Crop categories
Fruits
Minor crops
Ornamental plants
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops
Pictures
Calamondin in tree
Calamondin fruits
Cut in halves Calamondin