Citrus warburgiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Citrus warburgiana |
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Citrus
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warburgiana
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Microcitrus warburgiana (F.M. Bailey) Tanaka |
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The Citrus warburgiana, also known as the kakamadu or New Guinea wild lime, is a special kind of citrus tree. It grows in a specific part of Papua New Guinea, on the south coast of the Papuan Peninsula near a town called Alotau. This tree is not very well known, but it produces interesting dark green, round fruits.
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About the Kakamadu Lime
The kakamadu is a type of wild lime. It is part of a group of plants called Australian limes. These plants are native to Australia and nearby islands.
What It Looks Like
The kakamadu tree produces small, dark green fruits. These fruits are round, like tiny balls. They are about 30 millimeters (which is about 1.2 inches) across.
Where It Grows
This unique lime tree is found in Papua New Guinea. Specifically, it grows along the southern coast of the Papuan Peninsula. The area near Alotau is where it can be found.
Its Family Tree
Scientists classify plants to understand how they are related. The kakamadu lime has been classified in different ways over time.
Old Names for the Kakamadu
According to an older system by a scientist named Swingle, this plant was called Microcitrus warburgiana. Another scientist, David Mabberley, later classified it as Citrus warburgiana. Both names refer to the same plant.
A Special Australian Lime
The kakamadu is unique because it is the only Microcitrus plant that grows outside of Australia. Most of its close relatives are found in Australia. The closest Microcitrus plant to the kakamadu is Citrus garrawayi. It grows about 1,600 kilometers (about 990 miles) away.
