Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 111 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583603
Common Names
- Canarium madagascariense
- Madagascan Canarium
- Madagascan Pili Nut Tree
Synonyms
- Canarium greveanum Engl. [unknown]
- Canarium harami Bojer [unknown]
- Canarium horamii Engl. [unknown]
- Canarium madagascariense madagascariense [unknown]
- Canarium horami Engl. [unknown]
Description
Canarium madagascariense (also called Canarium madagascariense, 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 madagascariense is used as a source of timber and for making furniture, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Canarium madagascariense sub. obtusifolium (Scott-Elliot) Leenh.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canarium madagascariense is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarium madagascariense is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Canarium madagascariense
Canarium madagascariense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Canarium madagascariense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canarium madagascariense?
Canarium madagascariense
What type of plant is Canarium madagascariense?
It is a tree
Where is Canarium madagascariense 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,