Mazhar Botanic Garden

Triphasia trifolia (Burm.f.) P. Wilson

Limoncitong Kastila

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001046
Common name: Limoncitong Kastila
English name: Limeberry
Arabic name: تريفاسيا
Native: Southeastern Asia
Country: East asia
(PGR): Cultivated plant

Evergreen shrub growing to 3 m tall leaves trifoliate, glossy dark green flowers white fruit red edible, 10-15 mm diam, fleshy pulpy, with a flavor reminiscent of a slightly sweet lime

Ornamental plant. hedge. edible. all parts aromatic.

Limonia trifoliata L

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Texture: Calcareous Dry Medium loamy Rocky  Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: All year
Zone: 9 : 12
pH range: 5.0-6.0

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