Scientific Name
Citrus medica
Trade Name
Cidra
Family Name
Rutaceae
Common Names
Cidra, Citron, Kapja naranga, Lemon, Lemon tree, Shankthawa, The wild lemon
Regions of Distribution
Central America, Latin America, Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution [VIEW MAP]
India, Mexico
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boxes and crates, Furniture, Turnery, Walking sticks
Heartwood Color
| Brown | ||||||||||||
| Yellow | ||||||||||||
| Orange | ||||||||||||
| Red | ||||||||||||
| Yellow to golden-yellow to orange | ||||||||||||
| White to cream |
Sapwood Color
| Brown | ||||||||||||
| Yellow |
Grain
| Figure | ||||||||||||
| Even | ||||||||||||
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Other (figure) |
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Other figure |
Texture
| Coarse | ||||||||||||
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Medium to coarse | ||||||||||||
| Fine | ||||||||||||
| Fine to medium |
Luster
| Low | ||||||||||||
| Lustrous |
Natural Durability
| Perishable | ||||||||||||
| Susceptible to insect attack | ||||||||||||
| Non-durable | ||||||||||||
| Non-resistant to powder post beetles | ||||||||||||
| Non-resistant to termites | ||||||||||||
| Non-resistant to marine borers |
Tree Size
| Tree height is 30-40 m | ||||||||||||
| Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm | ||||||||||||
| Trunk diameter is 150-200 cm |
Cutting Resistance
| Easy to saw |
Nailing
| Fairly Easy to Very Easy |
Planing
| Poor to Very Poor Results |
Resistance to Impregnation
| Permeable sapwood | ||||||||||||
| Permeable heartwood |
Response to Hand Tools
| Easy to Work |
Polishing
| Fair to Good Results | ||||||||||||
| Poor to Very Poor Results |
Strength Properties
| Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft | ||||||||||||
| Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. |
Numerical Data
| Item | Green | Dry | English |
| Density | 51 | lbs/ft3 | |
| Weight | 50 | 40 | lbs/ft3 |
| Item | Green | Dry | Metric |
| Density | 817 | kg/m3 |
References
Anon,1963,Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and uses. Vol.II Linaceae,to Moringaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India
Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press
Little, E.L., Wadsworth, F.H.,1964,Common Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands,U.S.A. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Handbook,No.249