Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Citrus hystrix
Common name:
Papeda, Makrut lime, Mauritius papeda, Porcupine orange, Thai lime
Family:
Rutaceae (Rue)
Distribution:
Asia
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
The juice finds use as a cleanser for clothing and hair in Thailand and very occasionally in Cambodia. Lustral water mixed with slices of the fruit is used in religious ceremonies in Cambodia.
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Plants and people - crops, medicinal, etc.
(Plants and people)
• Accession: 2015-10/1 • Provenance: Horticultural
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Individual