Citrus
BERGAMOT Citrus × limon
Key Properties
Introduction
Citrus × limon (L.) Osbeck
Species
| Binomial | Citrus × bergamia |
|---|---|
| Accepted name | Citrus × limon (L.) Osbeck |
| POWO status | synonym |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Citrus |
| IPNI identifier | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60454758-2 |
| ISO standard | ISO 3520:2022 |
| EU-regulated allergen | Annex III, entry 352: Citrus aurantium bergamia oil (Bergamot oil) |
According to WCVP (Kew), Citrus × bergamia is a synonym of Citrus × limon (L.) Osbeck, the accepted name.
Source: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products, accessed on 22/09/2026.
Source: Govaerts R. (ed.), World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accessed on 21/09/2026.
Source: ISO 3520:2022.
Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (recast), accessed on 22/09/2026.