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Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Luster Movement in Service Natural Durability Numerical Data References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Synonyms Texture Trade Name Tree Size 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