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Species of plant

Citrus garrawayi, commonly known as the Mount White lime, is a rare species of citrus native to the rainforests of Queensland, Australia. This species is notable for its unique adaptation to the rainforest environment and its potential use in horticulture and citrus breeding.

Description

Citrus garrawayi is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. The plant is characterized by its glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that are typical of the Rutaceae family. The fruit is small, round, and greenish-yellow when ripe, with a thin rind and a juicy, acidic pulp.

File:Citrus garrawayi flower.jpg

Flower of Citrus garrawayi

The flowers of Citrus garrawayi are fragrant and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. The fruit is edible, though it is not commonly consumed due to its sour taste.

Habitat and Distribution

Citrus garrawayi is endemic to the rainforests of northern Queensland, particularly in the Mount White area. It thrives in the humid, tropical climate of the region, often found in the understory of the rainforest where it receives filtered sunlight.

Ecological Role

As a native species, Citrus garrawayi plays a role in the local ecosystem by providing food for various wildlife species. The fruit is consumed by birds and mammals, which help in the dispersal of its seeds.

Conservation Status

The conservation status of Citrus garrawayi is not well-documented, but like many rainforest species, it may be threatened by habitat destruction and climate change. Efforts to conserve its natural habitat are crucial for the survival of this species.

Uses

While not widely cultivated, Citrus garrawayi has potential uses in horticulture and citrus breeding due to its unique genetic traits. It may be used to develop new citrus varieties with improved disease resistance or climate adaptability.

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-'''Citrus garrawayi''', also known as the [[Mount White Lime]], is a rare species of [[citrus]] native to the [[rainforests]] of northeastern [[Australia]]. It is a small tree or shrub that produces small, round, green fruits. The species is named after Mrs. F. M. B. Garraway, who collected the type specimen.
+{{Short description|Species of plant}}
+{{Taxobox
+| name = Citrus garrawayi
+| image = Citrus_garrawayi_fruit.jpg
+| image_caption = Fruit of ''Citrus garrawayi''
+| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
+| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]]
+| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]]
+| unranked_ordo = [[Rosids]]
+| ordo = [[Sapindales]]
+| familia = [[Rutaceae]]
+| genus = ''[[Citrus]]''
+| species = '''''C. garrawayi'''''
+| binomial = ''Citrus garrawayi''
+| binomial_authority = F.M.Bailey
+}}
-== Description ==
+'''''Citrus garrawayi''''', commonly known as the [[Mount White lime]], is a rare species of [[citrus]] native to the [[rainforests]] of [[Queensland]], [[Australia]]. This species is notable for its unique adaptation to the rainforest environment and its potential use in [[horticulture]] and [[citrus breeding]].
-'''Citrus garrawayi''' is a small tree or shrub that typically grows to a height of 2–6 meters. The leaves are simple, alternate, and glossy, with a distinctly winged petiole. The flowers are white and fragrant, typically appearing in the spring. The fruits are small, round, and green, with a thin rind and a sour taste.
-== Distribution and habitat ==
+==Description==
-'''Citrus garrawayi''' is endemic to the rainforests of northeastern Australia, specifically the [[Wet Tropics of Queensland]]. It is typically found in lowland and upland rainforests, often near streams. The species is considered rare and is listed as vulnerable by the [[International Union for Conservation of Nature]] (IUCN).
+''Citrus garrawayi'' is a small [[tree]] or [[shrub]] that can grow up to 3 meters in height. The plant is characterized by its glossy, dark green [[leaves]] and small, white [[flowers]] that are typical of the [[Rutaceae]] family. The [[fruit]] is small, round, and greenish-yellow when ripe, with a thin [[rind]] and a juicy, acidic [[pulp]].
-== Cultivation and uses ==
+[[File:Citrus_garrawayi_flower.jpg|thumb|left|Flower of ''Citrus garrawayi'']]
-While not widely cultivated, '''Citrus garrawayi''' is occasionally grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. The fruits are edible but sour, and are sometimes used in cooking or to make a refreshing drink.
-== Conservation ==
+The [[flowers]] of ''Citrus garrawayi'' are fragrant and attract a variety of [[pollinators]], including [[bees]] and [[butterflies]]. The [[fruit]] is edible, though it is not commonly consumed due to its sour taste.
-'''Citrus garrawayi''' is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN due to its limited distribution and ongoing threats from habitat loss and degradation. Conservation efforts are focused on protecting its remaining habitat and promoting its cultivation to reduce pressure on wild populations.
-== See also ==
+==Habitat and Distribution==
-* [[List of citrus fruits]]
+''Citrus garrawayi'' is endemic to the [[rainforests]] of northern [[Queensland]], particularly in the [[Mount White]] area. It thrives in the humid, tropical climate of the region, often found in the understory of the rainforest where it receives filtered sunlight.
+==Ecological Role==
+As a native species, ''Citrus garrawayi'' plays a role in the local [[ecosystem]] by providing food for various [[wildlife]] species. The [[fruit]] is consumed by [[birds]] and [[mammals]], which help in the [[dispersal]] of its [[seeds]].
+==Conservation Status==
+The conservation status of ''Citrus garrawayi'' is not well-documented, but like many rainforest species, it may be threatened by [[habitat destruction]] and [[climate change]]. Efforts to conserve its natural habitat are crucial for the survival of this species.
+==Uses==
+While not widely cultivated, ''Citrus garrawayi'' has potential uses in [[horticulture]] and [[citrus breeding]] due to its unique genetic traits. It may be used to develop new [[citrus]] varieties with improved [[disease resistance]] or [[climate adaptability]].
+==Related Pages==
 * [[Citrus]]
-* [[Flora of Australia]]
+* [[Rutaceae]]
+* [[Rainforest]]
-== References ==
+* [[Endemic species]]
-<references />
 [[Category:Citrus]]
-[[Category:Flora of Australia]]
+[[Category:Flora of Queensland]]
-[[Category:Vulnerable plants]]
+[[Category:Endemic flora of Australia]]
-{{Australia-stub}}
-{{plant-stub}}
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