Synonyms: 

Aurantium medicum (L.) M. Gómez

Citrus cedra Link

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Sapindales

Family: Rutaceae

Native: Southeast Asia.

Common Names

English – Fingered Citron

Malayalam – ഗണപതി നാരകം

Description:

Citrus medica is a fruit with a thick, bumpy rind and a tangy, sour taste, often used in culinary dishes and medicinal remedies.

Habitat: Evergreen shrub or small tree.

Distribution: India.

Uses: Citrus medica is used in cooking for its tart flavor and in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.