Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
harveyi
ID:
584202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 35 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583534

Common Names

  • Canarium harveyi
  • Harveyi Canarium
  • Harvey's Canarium Nut

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Synonyms

  • Canarium mafoa Christoph. [unknown]

Description

Canarium harveyi (also called Canarium harveyi, 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 medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Canarium harveyi is used as a source of timber and for making furniture, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Canarium harveyi var. sapidum (Hemsl.) Leenh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canarium harveyi 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 harveyi 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 harveyi

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

Canarium harveyi FAQ

What is the common name of Canarium harveyi?

African olive

What is the scientific classification of Canarium harveyi?

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

What is the natural habitat of Canarium harveyi?

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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