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limoncillo
Scientific Name: Calyptranthes krugii
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Limoncillo: A Multifaceted Plant
The term "Limoncillo" refers to several different plants, presenting a fascinating botanical puzzle. This page aims to clarify these distinctions and provide information about the various species and applications associated with the name.
Considerations for Pets
- Some plants referred to as "Limoncillo" possess a strong citrus scent.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Melicoccus bijugatus: Commonly known as Spanish lime, genip, guinep, genipe, ginepa, quenepa, quenepe, chenet, canepa, mamon, limoncillo, skinip, or mamoncillo.
- Cymbopogon citratus: Also called lemon grass or citronella, patchouli (Amazonas), or lemon grass (Cuba).
- Triphasia trifolia: Also known as Limeberry.
- Esenbeckia runyonii: Also known as Runyon's Esenbeckia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Cymbopogon citratus is in the Family: Grass.
- Esenbeckia runyonii is in the Family Rutaceae.
Distribution and Habitat
- Triphasia trifolia is native to Java, Indonesia, and Suriname.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- One definition of Limoncillo refers to an ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high, ripening in the summer.
- Lemonscent or limoncillo is described as a low, tidy annual, 5-8 inches tall, with slender, leafy stems and fleshy, linear, usually lemon-scented leaves.
Ecological Role
- Esenbeckia runyonii may be an endangered species.
Uses and Applications
- Melicoccus bijugatus is a fruit-bearing tree.
- Cymbopogon citratus is known for its antiseptic properties.
Quirky Facts
- There's a coffee farm named Finca Limoncillo in Nicaragua.
- "Limoncillo" is also the name of a restaurant in Panama City, Panama.