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Citrus japonica Thunb.
Scientific Synonyms:

Previous name used in the website: Citrus madurensis
Family name: RUTACEAE
English name: Calamondin
Musk-Lime
Calamandarin
Panama Orange
Sinhala name: Nas naran (නාස් නාරං )
Tamil name: Available soon
Sanskrit name: Available soon
Conservation status: NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
Description: Small tree or shrub, spiny. Leaves small, elliptic to obovate, usually about 3-6 cm long; petioles short. Inflorescence axillary; petals white. Fruit small, subglobose to globose, greenish to o9range, 2-3 cm diameter; seeds about 5 or less, small, obovoid, plump.
Native Distribution Status: Only under cultivation
Edible parts: Fruit
Treatment for: Vitamin "C" deficiency
Hyperlipidemia
Upper Respiratory tract infections
Parts used in Treatment: Bark
Young Leaves
Fruits
Related Medical Properties: Appetizer
Vitamin Supplement
Further Information: Kew Garden’s Medicinal Plant Names Services




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