Citrus wakonai is a wild citrus variety from Papua New Guinea. It was discovered about ten years ago, but, outside its native area, is only kept by government researchers in Australia. Such new varieties are interesting - even if they aren't commercial varieties themselves - because they may contain genes with unusual properties such as disease or pest resistance. Citrus wakonai is said to fruit at one year from seed.
I have always been interested in these odd varieties, and set a challenge to an adventurous Frenchman to collect seeds! Sylvain set off in August this year on an amazing trip. He is currently describing his travels on a French citrus forum AgrumesPassion.com . He has given me permission to translate and reproduce this on my own citrus website.
I am still currently adding pages - there are lots of incredible photos to come! So work in progress.
It starts at http://www.homecitrusgrowers.co.uk/australianpngnativecitrus/The_Quest_for_Wakonai.html
Take a look. Comments welcome.
Mike/Citrange