more photos of this rare species |
These pictures were kindly sent to me by the Top End Native Plant Society. |
Citrus gracilis appears to me to be very clearly a member of the plant species
Microcitrus, which has recently been re-classified and absorbed into the Citrus
family. The leaf and twig form is very similar to other Australian native
citrus, especially Citrus glauca (Desert Lime) and Citrus australis (Round Lime). |
As I have found myself with other Australian native citrus varieties, the masses
of fine twigs (often with patches of thicket-like die-back) and the very thin (or
very small) leaves, makes photography difficult. They are just not as photogenic
as broad-leaved trees, particularly when growing amongst such species. In addition, web display at my normal resolution produces very unclear images. So on this page photos are rather bigger than usual, and apologies to anyone with a slow internet connection! |
page created 19 October 2004 |
Long, linear leaves with a central ridge are similar to (micro)Citrus australis seedlings |
Grey-green young twigs resemble Citrus glauca. It seems that, like C. australis,
leaves become wider as the plant matures. Here are linear and willow-like leaves. |
Here are three stages in the tree's development. A small sucker emerging from the
side of a large termite mound; a young tree growing amongst much plant debris;
and finally a mature specimen. |
More photos & information on this species still welcome, particularly pictures
of flowers and fruit. Does anyone have any seeds? Please email me! |
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this page! |