Its specific name paradise, related to paradise, reminds us that the main use that most citrus fruits had for a long time was ornamental. In Asia many citrus fruits were used as part of the decoration of palace gardens. In Islamic culture, mainly responsible for the travel of most citrus from East to West, they were planted not only in the residences of rulers, but also in the courtyards of mosques, forming small oases, where water runs and vegetation grows, havens of peace and abundance that serve as an image of paradise.
From Polynesia, there is a hybrid between the sweet orange, citrus sinensis, and the pommelo, citrus maxima. Its fruits are edible and contain large amounts of vitamin A, B and C, making them very suitable for consumption at breakfast and as an aperitif, also used for jam.