Citrofortunella

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× Citrofortunella
Calamondin fruit
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Rosidae (unranked) Eurosids I Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: × Citrofortunella
Hybridogenic taxa
× Citrofortunella floridana - Limequat × Citrofortunella microcarpa - Calamondin × Citrofortunella mitis - Musk Lime × Citrofortunella 'Nippon' - Orangequat

× Citrofortunella is the term for a group of plants that are a hybrid between plants of the genus Citrus with kumquats (genus or subgenus Fortunella).

The plants are hardier and more compact than most citrus plants. They produce small acidic fruit and make good ornamental plants.

The species of Citrus × Fortunella includes:

• Calamondin (tangerine crossed with kumquat)
• Limequat (lime crossed with kumquat)
• Musk Lime
• Orangequat (orange crossed with kumquat)
• Sunquat Lemon x kumquat