Microcitrus
Microcitrus is a small genus of flowering plants in the citrus family, Rutaceae. It comprises a few species native to Australia and nearby Melanesia. In some botanical classifications Microcitrus species are included in Citrus; others recognize Microcitrus as a distinct lineage based on fruit structure and molecular data.
Plants in this genus are evergreen shrubs or small trees with relatively small leaves and pale flowers.
Distribution and habitat: Finger lime occurs in subtropical eastern Australia, while desert lime is found in
Cultivation and uses: Microcitrus species are grown on a limited scale for ornamental and culinary purposes.