CITRON- LIVE PLANT -CITRUS MEDICA- ALL CLIMATE - BANGALORE AGRICO

Citrus medica is an angiosperm that belongs to the family Rutaceae and order Sapindales. Citron is the most tender among the available citrus species.Citron is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3.5 meters tall.The plant is cultivated in the tropics and subtropics.The plant prefers a position sheltered from strong winds.The fruits are made into marmalade and eaten in salads.The fruit is used in the treatment of malaria, coughs and colds.The seed is best sown in containers as soon as it is ripe. Citron is usually propagated by leafy cuttings taken from 4 year-old branches. Citron is one of the original citrus fruits from which all other citrus varieties are developed through or artificial hybridization.The citron fruit is usually ovate or oblong.The pulp is usually acidic. The pulp can also be sweet. Pulpless varieties are also found.