Whole plant
A view of the whole plant. Use the style selector to explore this species as an illustration or a photorealistic image.
The illustrated and photorealistic images were created with AI as visual references. Individual plants may differ in appearance, shape, size, colour and stage of growth.
Tree
Naranjillo
Citronella mucronata
A Chilean evergreen tree with a dense crown and leathery, sharply tipped leaves.
Botanical description
About this species
Naranjillo is an evergreen tree endemic to central Chile. It has a dense crown and simple, firm, glossy leaves with a small, sharp tip. Its flowers are small and its fruit turns dark as it ripens.
Species geography
Natural distribution
Endemic to ChileEndemic to Chile, with scattered records from Coquimbo to Los Lagos.
Habitat. Ravines and remnant moist forests, with a discontinuous distribution.
Chile
- Coquimbo
- Valparaíso
- Metropolitana
- O’Higgins
- Maule
- Ñuble
- Biobío
- La Araucanía
- Los Lagos
Regional records are discontinuous. Shading an administrative area does not imply continuous occurrence throughout that region.
Latitude range: Approximately 30°–42° S
Species profile
Characteristics
- Local name
- Naranjillo
- Scientific name
- Citronella mucronata
- Plant type
- Tree
- Origin
- Endemic to Chile.
- Foliage
- Leathery evergreen leaves with a pronounced tip.
- Distinctive feature
- Dense crown and glossy, sharply tipped leaves.
- Ecological role
- A species with a restricted native range.
Getting started
Planting and care
Light
Sun or light partial shade, with gradual acclimatisation after transplanting.
Watering
Moderate watering while establishing; space it out once rooted, according to the site.
Soil and planting
Good drainage is preferred. Avoid compacted soil and adapt care to the local climate.
Suitable conditions depend on the plant’s provenance, soil and microclimate. Check recommendations for your project with the nursery before planting.