Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
chinare
ID:
584141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grutt. & H.J.Lam

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 216: 7 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583473

Common Names

  • Canarium Chinare
  • Canarium Tree
  • Prickly Ash Tree

Searching for Canarium chinare? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Canarium chinare (also called Chinese elemi, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to tropical Asia 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 chinare is used in the production of timber, furniture, and oil. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. The leaves and bark of the plant are also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canarium chinare has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

Searching for Canarium chinare? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Canarium chinare is a tropical tree native to India and Bangladesh. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Canarium chinare

Canarium chinare is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Canarium chinare FAQ

What is the common name of Canarium chinare?

Chinese olive

What is the scientific classification of Canarium chinare?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Sapindales, Family: Burseraceae, Genus: Canarium

What is the natural habitat of Canarium chinare?

It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam and is found in tropical and subtropical forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2695830: Based on the initial data import
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.
Louise Henriette Grutterink (1913-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grutt.' in the authors string.