Kaffir Lime Petitgrain (Combava) Essential Oil (Citrus hystrix)

Overview

Kaffir Lime Petitgrain (Combava) may also be referred to as Thai lime, makrut lime, Limau purut. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the leaves.

Kaffir Lime Petitgrain (Combava) Essential Oil — By Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.) - Flora de Filipinas [...] Gran edicion [...] [Atlas II].[1], Public Domain, Link

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Citrus Fresh Herbaceous Lemony
Common Name(s): Thai lime, makrut lime, Limau purut
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Synonyms(s) for Citrus hystrix: Citrus auraria, Citrus celebica, Citrus combara, Citrus echinata, Citrus hyalopulpa, Citrus kerrii, Citrus macroptera, Citrus macroptera var. annamensis, Citrus macroptera var. combara, Citrus macroptera var. kerrii, Citrus papeda, Citrus papuana, Citrus tuberoides, Citrus vitiensis, Fortunella sagittifolia, Papeda rumphii
Botanical Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Genus: Citrus
Chemical Family: Aldehydes
Perfumery Note: Middle
Indigenous Country: Indonesia
Cultivation: Wild Harvested
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Shelf Life: 3 - 4 years