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Citrus japonica 'Fukushu'
| Family Name: | Rutaceae |
| Common Name: | Dragon Heart Citrus Lime, Kumquat Fukushu, 龙胆桔 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A small compact tree, it can grow up to 5m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its alternate leaves are dark-green, ovate with a dentate leaf margin. |
| Flowers | The 5-petalled flowers are white and fragrant and are borne in clusters or as a single flower. |
| Fruit | The fruit is small in size and obovate, turning to orange when ripe. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): Kumquats are often eaten raw or added to salads. It may also be candied and eaten or used as garnishing for dishes or made into jam. Cultural / Religious: It is usually seen during Chinese New Year as the common name 'Kumquat' is derived from the Cantonese translation 'Gam Gat' which means gold and luck. The plant is thus, seen as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Form, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden, Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Kumquats are rarely grown from seed but are usually grown on the rootstock of Citrus trifoliata (Trifoliate Orange). |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny, Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire, Serrate / Toothed |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary, Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Orange |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Rough |
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Others
| Master ID | 33013 |
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| Species ID | 7427 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
