| Etymology | Genus | - |
|---|---|---|
| Species | - | |
| Family | Rutaceae | |
| Synonyms | Citrus angulata Willd. | |
| Common Names | Mangrove Lime | |
| Status | Native: Critically Endangered | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | India to Southeast Asia | |
Diagnostics:
Often a shrubby, scrambling or low tree in the mangrove. It has simple, thick leaves with inconpicious crenate margins. The branches are usually have paired spines.
Interesting Facts:
Merope angulata is a monotypic genus with only a single species in its group. It is usually restricted to back mangroves and riverbanks (Tomilson, 1986). Belonging to the same family as Citrus, it is not uncommon to find larvae of the Lime Butterfly on it.
Shrubby form of Merope angulata in Mandai Mangrove.
Branch.
Leaf.
Subtle crenate margins.
Spikes.
Flower.
Fruits.
Young fruits.
Lime butterfly caterpillar
References
Tomilson PB (1986) The Botany of Mangroves. Cambridge University Press. 412 pp.Author: Siyang
Posted: 2024-08-03 / Modified: 2024-08-06
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