Microcitrus australis

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

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Read about Microcitrus australis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Microcitrus australis, Swingle (Citrus australis, Planch.). Dooja. Round-fruited Australian lime, native to the subtropical coastal forests of New S. Wales and Queensland: juvenile lvs. linear, on flexuose branches; mature lvs. ovate or elongate-rhomboidal, 1-2 x ½−¾ in.; frs. round, rough-skinned, 1-2 ½ or even 3 in. diam., 5- (rarely 6- or 7-) celled. Ill. Penzig, Studi s. Agrumi, pl. 21, figs. 8-12.—The dooja is one of the most interesting Australian citrous frs. It reaches a height of 30 to 60 ft. and bears frs. said to reach 2½ or even 3 in. diam. The growing shoots and immature lvs. on plants cult.in the open are of a deep wine-red color. Because of its vigor this species is of interest for use as a stock. It shows considerable resistance to winter cold in Calif. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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