Synonyms: 

Aurantium acre Mill.

Aurantium corniculatum Poit. & Turp.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Sapindales

Family: Rutaceae

Native: China and Indonesia.

Common Names

English –  Sweet Orange

Malayalam – മധുര നാരകം

Description:

Citrus aurantifolia, also known as Key lime, is a small, round citrus fruit with greenish-yellow skin and tangy, acidic juice.

Habitat: Cultivated, It grows in tropical and warm subtropical regions.

Distribution: Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and parts of the Middle East.

Uses: Citrus aurantifolia, is used in cooking, baking, and beverage making for its tart flavor and aromatic zest.