Scientific Name
Citrus aurantium
Trade Name
Bergamot
Family Name
Rutaceae
Synonyms
Citrus bigaradia, Citrus vulgaris
Common Names
Bergamot, Bigarade orange, Bitter orange, Bois d’oranger, Jairum, Jamera, Janmera, Kitchli, Kittali, Kumla nebu, Laraha, Laraha zier, Laranja amarga, Laranja da terra, Leinmaw, Naranga, Narangi, Naranja acida, Naranja agria, Naranja cajera, Naranjo amargo, Naringi, Orange amere, Orange grosse-peau, Orange sure, Santara, Seville orange, Shaungpang, Silum, Sour orange, Suntala, Sweet orange, The orange
Regions of Distribution
Central America, Latin America, North America, Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution [VIEW MAP]
Argentina, China, Mexico, Puerto Rico [US], United States
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Baseball bats, Boxes and crates, Golf club heads, Handles: general, Turnery, Walking sticks
Heartwood Color
| Brown | ||||||||||||
| Yellow | ||||||||||||
| White | ||||||||||||
| Red | ||||||||||||
| Pink | ||||||||||||
| Orange | ||||||||||||
| Yellow to golden-yellow to orange | ||||||||||||
| White to cream |
Sapwood Color
| Brown | ||||||||||||
| Yellow | ||||||||||||
| White |
Grain
| Even | ||||||||||||
| Figure | ||||||||||||
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Growth rings (figure) |
| Straight | ||||||||||||
| Clear growth rings (figure) |
Texture
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Medium to coarse | ||||||||||||
| Fine | ||||||||||||
| Fine to medium |
Luster
| Medium | ||||||||||||
| Lustrous |
Natural Durability
| Perishable | ||||||||||||
| Non-durable |
Tree Size
| Tree height is 30-40 m | ||||||||||||
| Tree height is 10-20 m | ||||||||||||
| Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm |
Movement in Service
| Excellent Stability – Small Movement |
Response to Hand Tools
| Easy to Work |
Numerical Data
| Item | Green | Dry | English |
References
Anon,1963,Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and uses. Vol.II Linaceae,to Moringaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India
E.H. Walker,1954,Important Trees of the Ryukyu Islands,United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands Special Bulletin,No. 3
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