description Alemow Overview
Alemow is the common name for Citrus macrophylla, a citrus species associated with the Philippines. It produces acidic fruit but is valued commercially mainly as a vigorous rootstock for other citrus varieties. Growers use it where strong growth and tolerance of some soil and disease pressures are useful, making the plant more important in citrus cultivation than as a widely consumed table fruit.
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What is Alemow?
Alemow is the common name for Citrus macrophylla, a citrus species associated with the Philippines. Its fruit is acidic, but the plant is valued mainly for its strong growth.
Why do citrus growers use Alemow?
Alemow is used primarily as a rootstock for other citrus varieties. Its vigorous growth and tolerance of some difficult soil conditions can help support grafted citrus trees.
Can Alemow fruit be eaten like an orange?
Alemow produces acidic fruit and is not generally treated as a sweet eating orange. Its main commercial importance is as a rootstock rather than as a dessert fruit.
Is Alemow the same plant as a lemon?
No. Alemow is Citrus macrophylla, a distinct citrus species. It may be used to support lemon and other citrus varieties through grafting, which can cause confusion about its identity.
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