Rutaceae FAMILY

Citrus japonica

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Citrus japonica is a much-branched, spiny, evergreen shrub or a small tree that can grow up to 5 metres tall with a trunk up to 20cm in diameter[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The plant is often cultivated, especially in China, for its edible fruit and also has a range of medicinal applications. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental[ 283 Title Medicinal Plants in Vietnam Publication Author Nguyen Van Dan & Doan Thi Nhu Publisher World Health Organisation Year 1989 ISBN 92 9061 101 4 Description An excellent book, giving information on over 200 plants, their medicinal compounds and applications. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - China, Japan.

HabitatEvergreen broad-leaved forests; 600 - 1,000 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].