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Batapi

Local Name	:	Batapi
Botanical Name	:	Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.
Common Name	:	Bumblimas
Family	:	Rutaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in regions like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions globally, including India.
Habit	:	Small tree
Short Description	:	It is an evergreen fruit tree known for producing the largest citrus fruits with thick rinds and sweet to mildly sour flesh. It has large, fragrant white flowers and is native to Southeast Asia, widely cultivated in tropical regions.

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Descriptions

It is an evergreen tree with a rounded canopy. Its leaves are large, leathery, and dark green, with winged petioles. The tree produces large, fragrant white flowers that are either solitary or in clusters. The fruit is the largest of all citrus species, round to pear-shaped, with thick, spongy rind and pale green to yellow skin. The flesh inside can range from pale yellow to pink, with a sweet or mildly sour taste, and large seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - April

Use(s)

It is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, promote heart health, and boost immunity due to its high vitamin C content.