Limonia acidissima
(Rutaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>The tree exhibits a slow growth rate, with seedlings requiring up to 15 years before they begin to bear fruit. In its native habitat, <i>Limonia acidissima</i> thrives in dry deciduous forests and scrublands, flourishing at elevations ranging from sea level to 1,000 meters. This species comprises two varieties: one produces large, sweet fruits, while the other yields smaller, more acidic ones.</p>
Limonia acidissima (Rutaceae) Limonia acidissima (Rutaceae)