Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1302893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Daly, Raharim. & Federman

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 37: 302 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315347



Common Names

  • Canarium elegans
  • Elegans Canarium
  • Elegans Canarium


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Description

Canarium elegans (also called Canarium elegans, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is a small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Canarium elegans is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canarium elegans has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarium elegans is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Canarium elegans

Canarium elegans is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and plantations.

Canarium elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canarium elegans?

Canarium elegans

What is the common name of Canarium elegans?

Elegant Canarium

What is the natural habitat of Canarium elegans?

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

Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.
Jeannie Raharimampionona (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raharim.' in the authors string.
Sarah Federman (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Federman' in the authors string.