Calamondin


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

Genus
   Citrofortunella
Family
   Rutaceae
Order
   Sapindales

Crop categories

Fruits
Ornamental plants
Food crops
Tropical crops
Subtropical crops

Pictures


Calamondin fruits


Cut in halves Calamondin


Calamondin in tree


Calamondin fruits

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