Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
gracile
ID:
584195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 140 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583527

Common Names

  • Canarium gracile
  • Gracile Canarium
  • Gracile Canarium Nut

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Synonyms

  • Canarium antonii Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]

Description

Canarium gracile (also called Canarium gracile, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is native to South East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Canarium gracile 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 gracile has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have oblong, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarium gracile 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 gracile

Canarium gracile can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Canarium gracile FAQ

What is the common name of Canarium gracile?

African olive

What is the scientific classification of Canarium gracile?

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

What is the natural habitat of Canarium gracile?

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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