Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry)

Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) with glossy green leaves on a thin woody plant branch
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) branch with small trifoliate leaves and thorns on the stems

Botanical name: Triphasia trifolia

Common names: Lime Berry, Limeberry, Limau Kiah, Lemondichina

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: Malesian

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

Lime berry grows as a shrub to a height of 9'. It has trifoliate darkgreen leaves and small, white fragrant flowers. The edible fruits are bright red with 2 - 3 small seeds. The fruit can be cooked to make preserve.

Prefers partial shade or partial sun to full sun; soil should be dry to moist. It also can be used for bonsai.


Image gallery: 11 images
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) with rounded red fruit and small oval green leaves close up
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) with rounded red fruit on a green leafy branch close up
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) with round dark red fruit close up on green leaves.
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) white flower close up on a woody branch with green leaves.
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) dark green leaves close up for plant enthusiasts
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) dark red fruit and green leaves on a close up branch
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) with round dark red fruit close up on a plate
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) with red fruit close up, showing smooth skin and seeds.
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) white flower close up on a green leafy branch
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) with red fruit, round shape, close up on branches
Triphasia trifolia (Lime Berry) with red fruit on a plate in close up


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