Fortunella japonica
Fortunella japonica
Fortunella japonica (pronunciation: for-tu-nel-la ja-pon-i-ca), commonly known as the Japanese Kumquat, is a species of Kumquat in the family Rutaceae.
Etymology
The genus name Fortunella is derived from Robert Fortune, the collector who introduced kumquat to Europe. The species name japonica refers to its origin, Japan.
Description
Fortunella japonica is a small evergreen tree that produces small, orange fruit. The fruit is edible and is typically eaten whole, including the peel. The tree is native to Asia, particularly China and Japan, but has been cultivated in many parts of the world.
Cultivation
Fortunella japonica is often grown for its fruit, which is used in a variety of culinary applications, including preserves, jellies, and candied fruit. The tree is also popular as an ornamental plant due to its attractive glossy foliage and fragrant flowers.
Related Terms
- Rutaceae: The plant family to which Fortunella japonica belongs.
- Kumquat: A group of small fruit-bearing trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae.
- Robert Fortune: A Scottish botanist, plant hunter and traveller, best known for introducing tea plants from China to India.
See Also
- Citrus: A genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae.
- Fortunella margarita: Another species of kumquat, also known as the oval kumquat or Nagami kumquat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fortunella japonica
- Wikipedia's article - Fortunella japonica
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