Attacked by Citrus Greening Citrus Vascular Phloem Disease (CPVD), especially at lower altitudes (<1000 masl). Less affected by CVPD at higher altitudes (>1000 masl). Able to withstand dry periods and poor soil
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Citrus hystrix
Food
Medicinal
Ceremonial
English Common Name
Kaffir Lime
Indonesian Common Name
Jeruk Purut
Tree Family
Rutaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
9cm
Length
×
4cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–1500m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Native to Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia
Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Islands, New Guinea, Sulawesi, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
May compete with coffee
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Regenerates Naturally
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Medicinal
- Ceremonial
Used for magic. The juice of the fruit is used for seasoning and to prepare drinks. Leaves are used to season food. Used as an insecticide to kill land leeches via head and foot washing. Fruits can be sold at local markets.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Unknown