Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
584206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 760 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583538

Common Names

  • Canarium hirsutum
  • Hirsutum Canarium
  • Hirsute Canarium Nut

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Synonyms

  • Pimela hirsuta Blume [unknown]
  • Pimela hispida Blume [unknown]
  • Pimela altissima Blume [unknown]
  • Boswellia hirsuta Sm. [unknown]
  • Canariopsis altissima Miq. [unknown]
  • Canariopsis hirsuta Miq. [unknown]
  • Canariopsis hispida Miq. [unknown]
  • Canarium ahernianum Merr. [unknown]
  • Canarium altissimum Blume [unknown]
  • Canarium bersamifolium Perkins [unknown]
  • Canarium costulatum Elmer [unknown]
  • Canarium ellipsoideum Merr. [unknown]
  • Canarium emarginatum Engl. ex Koord. [unknown]
  • Canarium greshoffii Koord. [unknown]
  • Canarium hirsutum beccarii Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium hirsutum leeuwenii Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium hirsutum majus Hassk. [unknown]
  • Canarium hirsutum minor Hochr. [unknown]
  • Canarium hirsutum multicostulatum Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium hirsutum scabrum Blume [unknown]
  • Canarium hirsutum scabrum (Blume) Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium hirsutum tomentellum Engl. [unknown]
  • Canarium hispidum Blume [unknown]
  • Canarium leeuwenii H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Canarium longiflorescens Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Canarium multijugum H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Canarium multipinnatum Llanos [unknown]
  • Canarium nervosum Elmer [unknown]
  • Canarium oxygonum Quisumb. & Merr. [unknown]
  • Canarium palawense Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Canarium racemosum Merr. [unknown]
  • Canarium radlkoferi Perkins [unknown]
  • Canarium riedelianum Engl. [unknown]
  • Canarium robustum Merr. [unknown]
  • Canarium subcordatum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Canarium warburgianum Perkins [unknown]

Description

Canarium hirsutum (also called Canarium hirsutum, 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 20 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Canarium hirsutum is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canarium hirsutum 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 hirsutum 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 hirsutum

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

Canarium hirsutum FAQ

What is the common name of Canarium hirsutum?

African olive

What is the scientific classification of Canarium hirsutum?

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

What is the natural habitat of Canarium hirsutum?

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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