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Citrus hystrix DC.
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Citrus hystrix |
| Family name: |
RUTACEAE
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| English name: |
Caffre Lime
Leech-lime
Papeda
Kaffir Lime
Thai Lime
Makrut Lime
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| Sinhala name: |
Kudalu dehi (කූඩළුදෙහි)
Gada dehi (ගඩා දෙහි)
Lima dehi (ලීමා දෙහි )
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| Tamil name: |
Kodi Elumichchai
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Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Shrub or tree, to 12 m high, with short stiff spines. Leaves broadly ovate; blades to 8 cm long, 6 cm wide, margins serrate-crenulate; petiole broadly winged. Inflorescence axillary, 1-5 flowered. Flowers fragrant, buds globose; petals white or sometimes cream or pinkish, to 1 cm long. Fruitsubglobose, up to 7 cm diameter; pericarp green to yellow, irregularly bumpy, glandular, pulp greenish, juice acid, bitter. Seds to about 15 x 5 mm.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Fruit
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| Treatment for: |
Indigestions
Headache
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Juice of the fruit
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Antiseptic
Reduces Kapha and Vata Doshas
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