LIMAU PURUT

Limau Purut has outstanding characters which differ from the general group of oranges and lemons. It is small tree 3-5 meters tall. The fruit is pear-shaped, about 10 cm by 5-7.5cm, dark green turning yellow on ripening, and very wrinkled and rough. The fruit is not eaten as a fresh dessert fruit as juice is lacking. It is mainly used as a flavouring in food. It may also be used as a hair shampoo. The leave, about 7.5-10 cm long, are used as a spice in curries. Limau Purut can be planted in big pot as an ornamental. It is propagated from seeds or marcots.