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Citrus limon

Citrus limon
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Prezentare

Citrus limon, cunoscută sub numele de arbore de mere ulei, aparține familiei Rutaceae și este originară în regiuni precum Albania, Assam, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Borneo și alte zone din lume. Această arbore evergreen se dezvolte în zonă plină de soare și în sustrat umed cu consistența medie-puternică, având o rezistență de la 8-11. Cunoscut pentru fructul său consumabil, care este larg folosit în aplicațiile culinare, arborele de mere ulei este valorificat și ca ornament din cauza suferinței sale atractive și a flori fragranțate. O caracteristică distinctivă a arborelui de mere ulei este capacitatea sa de creștere până la 3 metri în înălțime, făcându-l o adaugare recunoscută în jardine și landscaped.

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What is Citrus limon?

Citrus limon, cunoscută sub numele de arbore de mere ulei, aparține familiei Rutaceae și este originară în regiuni precum Albania, Assam, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Borneo și alte zone din lume.

What is Citrus limon used for?

Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

1 claim · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Traditional-use note: Citrus limon appears in herbal sources around after-meal comfort traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original low confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

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Mixology suggestions

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Citrus limon support blend
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tea
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Citrus limon se dezvolte în zonă plină de soare și necesită sustrat umed cu consistența medie-puternică. Este rezistent în zonele 8-11, fiind adecvat pentru climile mai calde. Propagația poate fi făcută prin semințe sau grește. Pentru creșterea optimală, asigurați-vă că sustratul rămâne umed constant dar nu înafedrit. Arborul atinge o înălțime de aproximativ 3 metri și produce fructe consumabile.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
8-11
Mature size
3.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Citrus limon for the first time

8steps

Start with a potted lemon tree for easy care and manageable size.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young lemon tree, well-draining potting mix, a large container with drainage holes.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring when temperatures are consistently above 15°C (60°F).

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use a pot that is at least 30 cm (12 inches) wide, with fresh potting mix. Ensure the soil drains well to prevent root rot.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant your lemon tree from its nursery pot into the larger container, filling in around the roots with new soil.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Place the plant in a sunny spot and avoid direct sunlight for the first few days to prevent leaf burn.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, ensuring good drainage. Fertilize every two months with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune your lemon tree in late winter to encourage new growth and shape. Harvest fruit when it turns yellow and is firm.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, placing the plant in direct sunlight immediately after planting, not providing enough fertilizer.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: Oil, Condiment
Other uses:CleanserEssential OiloilPolishFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

48 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across5 continents· 48 native
Europe3 regions
native (3)AlbaniaPortugalSpain
Asia9 regions
native (9)BangladeshChinaIndiaLaosNepalOmanSouth KoreaSri LankaVietnam
Americas12 regions
native (12)BahamasBelizeColombiaCosta RicaCubaDominican RepublicEl SalvadorHaitiHondurasJamaicaPeruPuerto Rico
Africa7 regions
native (7)BeninCabo VerdeChadGambiaGuinea-BissauMoroccoMozambique
Oceania3 regions
native (3)FijiNew CaledoniaTonga
Broader regions
native:Bermuda, Borneo, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, East Himalaya, Florida, Galápagos, Gulf of Guinea Is., Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Tadzhikistan, Trinidad-Tobago
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Specimen gallery

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Citrus limon (Citrus limon) — botanical photograph
Citrus limon (Citrus limon)
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See also

8 related
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