Citropsis articulata
(Spreng.) Swingle & M.Kellerm.
Rutaceae
Citropsis latialata (De Wild.) Swingle & M.Kellerm.
Citropsis mirabilis A.Chev.
Citropsis preussii (Engl.) Swingle & M.Kellerm.
Citropsis schweinfurthii (Engl.) Swingle & M.Kellerm.
Citrus articulata Spreng.
Limonia demeusei De Wild.
Limonia mirabilis A.Chev.
Limonia poggei Engl.
Limonia preussii Engl.
Limonia schweinfurthii Engl. (1895)
Limonia ugandensis Baker f.
Common Name:
General Information
Citropsis articulata is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing from 2.5 - 7 metres tall. The bole, which can be around 23cm in diameter, is usually branched from the base[
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The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its edible fruit and medicinal uses. It has acquired a high reputation for treating impotence and is often gathered from the wild and the root traded. The plant has also been recommended for use as an ornamental[
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The plant seems to be endangered by extinction in Uganda where the root is considered aphrodisiac and is commonly harvested from the wild[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
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Range
Tropical Africa - Ghana to DR Congo and Uganda.
Habitat
Rain-forest; dry (semi-)deciduous and secondary forests; forest edges; along rivers, at elevations from 480 - 1,550 metres[
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Plants are said to be able to tolerate at least occasional light frosts[
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Grows best in a sunny position[
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Edible Uses
Fruit - raw[
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Medicinal
The bark is used medicinally[
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The root is aphrodisiac[
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Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed - rather slow to germinate, but usually coming relatively true to their parent[
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
