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| Identification |
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Genus
Citrus
Species
mitis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
calamondin
Panama orange
Family
RUTACEAE
Specimen number
S9269
Data source
GrUnFr p247
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Above 40� F
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 1 1/2 inch round, with orange colored rind, and orange colored flesh, and is easily peeled and segmented. It is very acidic tasting. Among its many possible uses in the kitchen, Citrus mitis is often used as juice and as a flavoring.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Buds
Cutting
Seed
Pollination method
Parthenocarpic
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Dec 01 - Feb 28
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Juice
Flavoring
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
1 1/2 inch round, with orange colored rind, and orange colored flesh, and is easily peeled and segmented
Flavor / texture
very acidic tasting
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Citrus mitis is parthenocarpic and thus requires no fertilization. December and February are the usual harvest months. Calamondin (in some places called Panama orange) is often propagated with buds or using a cutting or by seed. This plant may have originated from India, Thailand and southern China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Citrus mitis is evergreen.
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