|
| Identification |
|
Genus
Citrus
Species
bergamia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Bergamot orange
bergamot
Family
RUTACEAE
Specimen number
S10323
Data source
GrUnFr p247;MedPl p189;Frgnt p207
|
| Life cycle |
|
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
20' - 30'
Overall spread
|
| Climate |
|
Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-09b,11
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
|
| Garden |
|
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The oil of Citrus bergamia have a mild perfume scented fragrance. Bergamot (also known as Bergamot orange) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit.
|
| Special qualities |
|
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
|
| Adverse factors |
|
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
|
| Herbal medicine |
|
Medicinal properties
antispasmodic
digestive tonic
Medicinal parts
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally.
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 2 to 3 inch diameter, round slightly flattened at one end, and an orange colored aromatic rind which is used commercially for its oil. Citrus bergamia is most often used as oil. Bergamot (sometimes called Bergamot orange) has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an antispasmodic or a digestive tonic. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the essential oil. Do not take essential oil internally.
|
| Traditional uses |
|
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet essential oil
Fragrance parts
Oil
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
|
| Cultivation |
|
Propagule
Buds
Cutting
Seed
Pollination method
Parthenocarpic
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Dec 01 - Feb 28
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
|
| Nutrition |
|
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Oil
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
2 to 3 inch diameter, round slightly flattened at one end, and an orange colored aromatic rind which is used commercially for its oil
Flavor / texture
|
| Horticulture |
|
Horticulture notes
Citrus bergamia is parthenocarpic and thus requires no fertilization. December and February are the usual harvest months. Bergamot (in some places called Bergamot orange) is often propagated with buds or using a cutting or by seed. This plant is thought to originate from India, Thailand, southern China and Europe.
|
| Herbarium |
|
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Citrus bergamia is evergreen.
|
Page 1152 of 4998
|
family 
