Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
littorale
ID:
584255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1164 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583587

Common Names

  • Canarium littorale
  • Littoral Canarium
  • Littoral Pili Nut Tree

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Synonyms

  • Canarium acutum Engl. [unknown]
  • Canarium bennettii Engl. [unknown]
  • Canarium flavum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Canarium giganteum Engl. [unknown]
  • Canarium glaucum Blume [unknown]
  • Canarium littorale pruinosum (Engl.) Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium littorale purpurascens (Benn.) Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium littorale rufum (Benn.) Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium littorale tomentosum (Blume) Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium pruinosum Engl. [unknown]
  • Canarium pseudocommune Hochr. [unknown]
  • Canarium pseudocommune subelongatum Hochr. [unknown]
  • Canarium purpurascens A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Canarium rufum A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Canarium secundum A.W.Benn. [unknown]
  • Canarium serricuspe Miq. [unknown]
  • Canarium serrulatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Canarium tomentosum Blume [unknown]
  • Canarium tomentosum flavum H.J.Lam [unknown]

Description

Canarium littorale (also called Canarium littorale, 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 littorale is used as a source of timber and for making furniture, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canarium littorale is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarium littorale can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Canarium littorale

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

Canarium littorale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canarium littorale?

Canarium littorale

What type of plant is Canarium littorale?

It is a tree

Where is Canarium littorale found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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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