Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
copaliferum
ID:
584152

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. Écon. Indochine , n.s., 20: 807 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583484

Common Names

  • Canarium Copaliferum
  • Canarium Tree
  • Prickly Ash Tree

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Description

Canarium copaliferum (also called Copal-bearing 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 copaliferum 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

The flowers of Canarium copaliferum are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarium copaliferum 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 copaliferum

Canarium copaliferum is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Canarium copaliferum FAQ

What is the common name of Canarium copaliferum?

African copal

What is the scientific classification of Canarium copaliferum?

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

What is the natural habitat of Canarium copaliferum?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane 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,

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