Encyclopedia · Rutaceae · Citrus australasica
Citrus australasica (Citrus australasica)
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Citrus australasica

Finger Lime

Citrus · Rutaceae

Citrus australasica, the finger lime or caviar lime, is a thorny understorey shrub or small tree of lowland subtropical rainforest in the coastal border region of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. It has edible fruits which are grown as a commercial crop.

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Classification

Genus
Citrus
Family
Rutaceae
Common name
Finger Lime
Climate
temperate, subtropical

Citrus australasica belongs to the Citrus genus within the Rutaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions

Species we plant alongside Finger Lime.

Citrus latifolia
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Citrus latifolia

Persian Lime

Citrus limon
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Citrus limon

Citrus limon

Citrus sinensis
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Citrus sinensis

Citrus sinensis

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Further reading

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    Citrus australasica taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service