Citrus sinensis
| Agro-ecological Zone |
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| All zones |
| Growth rate | Management practices | Invasiveness | Leafing Phenology | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Pruning, weeding , pest and disease control | No | Evergreen | Kenya |
| Country | Rainfall | Temperature | Altitude | Soil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 900 - 2500 | 5 to 40 | 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. |
| Common names/English | Kamba | Kikuyu | Maasai | Samburu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange/sweet orange | Misungwa | Muchungwa |
| Propagation Method | Seed shelf life | Pre-sowing seed treatment | Seed Dispersal |
|---|---|---|---|
| seedlings, wildings, grafting | Short (0-4 weeks) | Not necessary | Animals |
| Cultural Uses |
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