Pomelo (Engl.)
Citrus maxima Merr.
SkinTree Height: 5–15 m Leaves: large, evergreen, oblong to elliptical-shaped, emarginated, pubescent beneath, and with acute apex, asymmetric base, entire margin, and broadly winged petiole (1) Flowers: Flowers are large and white (1) Fruits: while its fruits are large, pale yellow with a thick rind and sweet or acrid pulp that varies in color from yellow or crimson to pale pink (1)
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Diarrhea. Preparation: Boil the roots or leaves. Part used: Leaves, roots
Preparation
Boil the roots or leaves
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Cultivated
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Citrus maxima Merr.
- Local Name
- Pomelo (Engl.)
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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