Citrus latifolia

Citrus latifolia, commonly known as Persian Lime, Bearss Lime, Tahiti Lime, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Citrus latifolia 11.1 History 11.2 Citrus latifolia in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Citrus latifolia was described in 1951 by Yuichiro Tanaka. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Persian Lime is a species in the genus Citrus which contains 157 species and belongs to the family of the Rutaceae (Rue Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 3 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Citrus latifolia is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are ovate with scalloped margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are five-petaled. The plants bloom from May to September. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The fruits are berries and very ornamental.

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[edit] Cultivation

The Persian Lime prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in sandy, loamy soil that is moderately moist to moist.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Citrus latifolia

[edit] History

[edit] Citrus latifolia in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Citrus latifoliafr:Citrus latifolia