Citrus microcarpa
Family: Rutaceae
Calamansi is the Philippine English spelling of Tagalog
kalamansi, and is the name by which it is most widely known in the Philippines.
Other English common names of
calamansi include: lemonsito (or limoncito), Philippine lime, calamonding,
calamondin orange, calamandarin, golden lime, Philippine lemon, Panama orange
(also used for kumquats), musk orange, bitter-sweets and acid orange.
Calamansi was formerly identified as Citrus mitis Blanco, C. microcarpa
Bunge, or C. madurensis Lour. All those referred to it as a citrus. The fruits
are sour and are often used for preserves or cooking (to flavor food and
drinks).
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