Basic Info

Phylum : Tracheophyta
   Sub-phylum : Euphyllophytina
     Infra-phylum : Radiatopses
       Class : Spermatopsida
         Sub-class : Rosidae
          Super-order : Rutanae
            Order : Sapindales
               Sub-order : Rutineae
                 Family : Aurantioideae
                  Tribe : Aurantieae
                    Sub-tribe : Citrinae
                      Genus : Citrus
                         Species : jambhiri
                           Scientific name: Citrus jambhiri
                             Author : Lushington
                               Local name : Kachai lemon
                                 Common name : Rough lemon
                                   Habitat : Hill
Leaves

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Morphology

Leaf :

Division simple
Lamina Shape elliptic
Lamina Length 8.99 cm
Lamina Width 4.54 cm
Lamina Attachment brevipetiolate
Margin sinuate
Apex acute
Petiole Length 1.47 cm
Petiole Wing present
Petiole Wing Wide narrow
Petiole Wing Shape obdeltate
Junction Between Petiole and Lamina articulate


Leaves

Fruit :

Weight 107.42 gm
Diameter 8.58 cm
Length 5.82 cm
Shape spheroid
Base Shape convex
Apex Shape rounded
Skin Texture rough
Segment 10.33 nos.
Segment Shape Uniformity present
Rind Colour white
Rind Thickness 0.48 cm
Pulp Colour yellow
Pulp Colour Intensity light to medium
Axis hollow
Axis Shape circular to irregular
Axis Diameter 2.7 cm
Oil Density (sq.cm) 58.23
Oil Gland Nature conspicuous
Areola present
Areola Diameter 3.78 cm
Style Scar absent


Fruits


Seed :

Shape cuneiform
Surface smooth
Colour white
Length 1.22 cm
Width 0.51 cm
Cotyledon Colour white
Average Seeds 14-23


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Uses

High yielding landrace with high economic value, consume as fresh fruit, use for making juice and pickles.

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Reference

  • Citrus Oils: Composition, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Contaminants, and Biological Activity By Giovanni Dugo (P475);
  • Citrus Classification By R. C. Woodford (P 50,51,55 & 64);
  • Citrus Fruit: Biology, Technology and Evaluation By Milind S. Ladaniya (P 501)




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