Mazhar Botanic Garden

Citrus reticulata Blanco

Mandarine orange

Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Citrus
Species: reticulata
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000649
English name: Mandarine orange
Arabic name: يوسفي
Native: Southeast Asia (sub tropical Asia)
Country: Southeast Asia
(PGR): Cultivated plant

Small evergreen tree to 7 m high leaves shiny green, lanceolate, 5-10 cm long flower creamy white, fragrant, borne singly or in small groups in the leaf-axils fruit small 40-80 mm in diameters, orange yellow, or red orange

Small ornamental tree, edible fruits. Mandarins are generally peeled and eaten fresh or used in salads, desserts and main dishes. The peel is used fresh, whole or zested, or dried. It can be used as a spice for cooking, baking, drinks, or candy. Essential oil from the fresh peel may be used as a flavouring for candy, in gelatins, ice cream, chewing gum, and baked goods. 

Citrus x aurantium var tachibana Makino

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Texture: Moist Sandy
Water Sources: Medium Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, rootstocks for the sweet orange
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 5-6

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