Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
apertum
ID:
584103

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 42: 214 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583435

Common Names

  • Canarium Apertum
  • Canarium Tree
  • Prickly Ash Tree

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Synonyms

  • Santiria serrulata Engl. [unknown]

Description

Canarium apertum (also called African elemi, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverbanks, and roadsides. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Canarium apertum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canarium apertum is a yellow-green color, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarium apertum is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It is usually propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Canarium apertum

Canarium apertum is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Canarium apertum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canarium apertum?

Canarium apertum

What is the common name of Canarium apertum?

Apertum Canarium

What is the family of Canarium apertum?

Burseraceae

Species in the Canarium genus

Canarium acutifolium, Canarium album, Canarium album, Canarium apertum, Canarium asperum, Canarium australasicum, Canarium australianum, Canarium balansae, Canarium balsamiferum, Canarium batjanense, Canarium bengalense, Canarium boivinii, Canarium caudatum, Canarium cestracion, Canarium chinare, Canarium cinereum, Canarium copaliferum, Canarium decumanum, Canarium denticulatum, Canarium dichotomum, Canarium divergens, Canarium engleri, Canarium euphyllum, Canarium euryphyllum, Canarium fuscocalycinum, Canarium gracile, Canarium grandifolium, Canarium harveyi, Canarium hirsutum, Canarium indicum, Canarium intermedium, Canarium kaniense, Canarium karoense, Canarium kerrii, Canarium kinabaluense, Canarium kipella, Canarium kostermansii, Canarium lamii, Canarium latistipulatum, Canarium liebertianum, Canarium liguliferum, Canarium littorale, Canarium luzonicum, Canarium lyi, Canarium macadamii, Canarium madagascariense, Canarium maluense, Canarium manii, Canarium megacarpum, Canarium megalanthum,

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

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