Citrus sinensis

Agro-ecological Zone
All zones
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Medium Pruning, weeding , pest and disease control No Evergreen Uganda
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Uganda 900-2500 14732 0-2 000 Fertile, light to medium, well-drained, deep, loose loams; soils with a high water table should be avoided. The species is sensitive to excess salts; pH range of 5-8 is preferred.
Lugishu
Kumuchungwa
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services Prota Link
Rutaceae Income, Fruits, Firewood, Medicine Scatterd in homestead, Homestead boundary/live fence, Road boundary/ openland Citrus sinensis Citrus sinensis Ornamental, Shade