Atalantia monophylla
DC.
Rutaceae
Atalantia carissoides Wall.
Atalantia floribunda Wight
Atalantia malabarica (Raf.) Yu.Tanaka
Atalantia platystigma Wight
Atalantia puberula Miq.
Atalantia spinosa (Willd.) Yu.Tanaka
Atalantia umbellata M.Roem.
Common Name: Indian Atalantia
Developing fruits
Photograph by: Lalithamba
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General Information
Indian atalantia is a small, much-branched, evergreen tree growing up to 6 metres tall. The branches are usually armed with single, stout, sharp spines up to 2cm long[
319- Title
- University of California Riverside. Citrus Variety Collection
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/alphabetical.html
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A series of fact sheets about various Citrus species and related species, plus varieties. Good photographs, some helpful information on uses.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild, usually for medicinal purposes[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
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- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
E. Asia - Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia.
Habitat
Open country near the sea.
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 4.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Plants succeed in warm subtropical to tropical climates.
This species can be grafted on Citrus species, and vice versa[
319- Title
- University of California Riverside. Citrus Variety Collection
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/alphabetical.html
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A series of fact sheets about various Citrus species and related species, plus varieties. Good photographs, some helpful information on uses.
].
Edible Uses
The fruits are said to make a nice pickle[
319- Title
- University of California Riverside. Citrus Variety Collection
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/alphabetical.html
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A series of fact sheets about various Citrus species and related species, plus varieties. Good photographs, some helpful information on uses.
]. The yellowish-green, globose fruits are 15 - 20mm in diameter[
372- Title
- Flowers of India
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A wed site of native Indian plants, plus cultivated and naturalized species. It has good quality photos and terse details on more than 3,000 species and cultivars.
].
Medicinal
A 'warm' oil obtained from the fruit is used in the treatment of chronic rheumatism[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
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- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
319- Title
- University of California Riverside. Citrus Variety Collection
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/alphabetical.html
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- A series of fact sheets about various Citrus species and related species, plus varieties. Good photographs, some helpful information on uses.
,
387- Title
- Economic Products of India. Volume 1.
- Publication
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- Author
- Watt. G.
- Publisher
- Government of India: Calcutta.
- Year
- 1883
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Although over 100 years old, it still contains a wealth of information on useful plants. Many of the botanical names have been changed since then, so you have to check for up to date names. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. This almost certainly is an essential oil[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
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An oil of a pleasant odour is obtained from the fruit and used in the treatment of chronic rheumatism[
549- Title
- Flore Forestiere Du Globe
- Publication
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- Author
- Chnacerel L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Gauthier-Villars et Co.; Paris.
- Year
- 1920
- ISBN
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- Description
- Written in French, a very detailed work on the timbers of the world. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
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Agroforestry Uses:
It should be tested as an ornamental hedge plant in warm subtropical climates, since it has dense deep-green evergreen foliage and bears a great profusion of fragrant flowers and many small globose yellow fruits[
319- Title
- University of California Riverside. Citrus Variety Collection
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/alphabetical.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A series of fact sheets about various Citrus species and related species, plus varieties. Good photographs, some helpful information on uses.
].
Other Uses
The yellow wood is close-grained, heavy, very hard and takes a good polish[
319- Title
- University of California Riverside. Citrus Variety Collection
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/alphabetical.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A series of fact sheets about various Citrus species and related species, plus varieties. Good photographs, some helpful information on uses.
,
549- Title
- Flore Forestiere Du Globe
- Publication
-
- Author
- Chnacerel L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Gauthier-Villars et Co.; Paris.
- Year
- 1920
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French, a very detailed work on the timbers of the world. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. Usually only available in small dimensions, it has been recommended as a substitute for boxwood and could be used for engravings[
319- Title
- University of California Riverside. Citrus Variety Collection
- Publication
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- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.citrusvariety.ucr.edu/citrus/alphabetical.html
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A series of fact sheets about various Citrus species and related species, plus varieties. Good photographs, some helpful information on uses.
,
549- Title
- Flore Forestiere Du Globe
- Publication
-
- Author
- Chnacerel L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Gauthier-Villars et Co.; Paris.
- Year
- 1920
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French, a very detailed work on the timbers of the world. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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