Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1162 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583492
Common Names
- Canarium Denticulatum
- Canarium Tree
- Prickly Ash Tree
Synonyms
- Pimela denticulata Blume [unknown]
- Canariopsis denticulata Miq. [unknown]
- Canarium coccineobracteatum Kurz [unknown]
- Canarium denticulatum fissistipulum (Miq.) Leenh. [unknown]
- Canarium denticulatum latifolia Blume [unknown]
- Canarium fissistipulum Miq. [unknown]
- Canarium fuscum Engl. [unknown]
- Canarium kunstleri King [unknown]
- Canarium laciniatum Elmer [unknown]
- Canarium spectabile Miq. [unknown]
- Canarium coccineo-bracteatum Kurz [unknown]
Description
Canarium denticulatum (also called Denticulate 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 denticulatum 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 denticulatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have oblong, serrated leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarium denticulatum 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 denticulatum
Canarium denticulatum is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Canarium denticulatum FAQ
What is the common name of Canarium denticulatum?
African olive
What is the scientific classification of Canarium denticulatum?
Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Sapindales, Family: Burseraceae, Genus: Canarium
What is the natural habitat of Canarium denticulatum?
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,