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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Citrus grandis var. grandis |
| Family name: |
RUTACEAE
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| English name: |
Pomelo
True Pomelo
Pummelo
Shaddock
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| Sinhala name: |
Jambola (ජම්බෝල)
Jambu naran (ජම්බු නාරන්)
Ela jambola (එල ජම්බෝල )
Rata jambola (රට ජම්බෝල )
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| Tamil name: |
Metukku
Pampalimacu
Pommacu
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| Sanskrit name: |
Madhu-karkatika
Karuna
Mallikapuspa
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
A small to medium tree. Leaves large; petiole broad, winged; margins subentire to crenulate. Inflorescence a single flower or a cluster of few flowers, axillary. Flowers large; petals white. Fruit large to very large, subglobose to pyreform, pericarp pale green to yellowish, glandular pitted. Seeds large, plump, wrinkled.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Fruit
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| Treatment for: |
Burning sensations
Epilepsy
Coughs
Asthma
Constipation
Vomiting
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Fruit
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Pacifies vitiated Pitta dosha
Appetizer
Purifies the blood
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