Citrus japonica cv crassifolia
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Large round kumquat
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCitrus japonica, the round kumquat, Marumi kumquat, or Morgani kumquat, is a species of citrus fruit in the genus Citrus. It was first described by Carl Peter Thunberg in 1780 as Fortunella japonica. C. japonica is a native species in southern China.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It often lacks thorns. The leaves are thick and rigid and often folded lengthwise. They have many dark green oil glands. The leaves are small. The leaf stalks have narrow wings. The fruit are oval or almost round. The fruit is small, orange and sweet. They are 3-4 cm across. The skin is edible. The fruit have about 7 segments.
Edible Uses
The fruit can be eaten raw with the skin included, or preserved in sugar.
Traditional Uses
The fruit can be eaten raw. The skin can be eaten. The fruit can be preserved in sugar.
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Distribution
It is widely grown in Chekiang province in China.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, Hawaii, Japan, North America, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, USA,
Other Information
It is a cultivated food plant.
Notes
There are 5 Fortunella species. This one is possibly a hybrid between the round and oval kumquats. These are now Citrus japonica.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chintan, Gold marble, Jindan, Meiwa kumquat, Neihankinkan
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