Scientific name: Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Family: Rutaceae
Synonym: Citrus medica var. acida Brandis
Vernacular name in Malayalam: Naranga
Habit: Small, spiny evergreen shrub or tree with spreading branches and aromatic leaves.
Habitat: Commonly cultivated in home gardens and tropical regions; thrives in well-drained, sunny locations.
Distribution: Widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Flowering and Fruiting: Flowers and fruits throughout the year, with peak fruiting in summer.
Key identification features: Small tree with sharp spines, winged petioles, white fragrant flowers, and round greenish-yellow acidic fruits.
Uses: Fruits are used as a flavoring agent, in beverages, and for medicinal purposes such as treating cough, fever, and digestive disorders.
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