Citrus australasica
Australian finger lime
Citrus australasica, commonly known as the finger lime, is a unique Australian native fruit prized for its medicinal and culinary properties. Its tiny, acidic juice vesicles are packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Traditionally used for skin rejuvenation and dietary wellness, this "citrus caviar" offers powerful natural healing benefits.
- Scientific name: Citrus australasica
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Citrus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Citrus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Citrus australasica, is referred to by various names across different languages and cultures. In English, it is commonly called the Fingerlime, while in Persian, it is known as لیموترش انگشتی. In Japanese, the name is フィンガーライム, and in Chinese, it is referred to as 手指柠檬. Additionally, in Hebrew, it is called ליים אצבע.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Fingerlime | Wikidata |
| fa | لیموترش انگشتی | Wikidata |
| ja | フィンガーライム | Wikidata |
| zh | 手指柠檬 | Wikidata |
| he | ליים אצבע | Wikidata |
| id | Jeruk jari | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 手指柠檬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 手指柠檬 | Wikidata |
| yue | 澳洲手指檸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 澳洲指橙 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Australia, its natural habitat spans across the states of New South Wales and Queensland. Beyond the Australian continent, the species can also be found in Central America. Specifically, it is documented as growing within the borders of El Salvador. This varied range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in different tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Citrus australasica has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glycerol, lactic acid, marmin, narcissin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lactic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| narcissin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthyletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Citrus australasica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Citrus australasica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |