Status:
valid
Authors:
Lauterb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 323 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583607
Common Names
- Canarium maluense
- Malu Canarium
- Malu Pili Nut Tree
Synonyms
- Canarium lian H.J.Lam [unknown]
- Canarium maluense bullatum Leenh. [unknown]
- Canarium maluense celebicum Leenh. [unknown]
- Canarium maluense lian (H.J.Lam) Leenh. [unknown]
- Canarium maluense quadrangulare (H.J.Lam) Leenh. [unknown]
- Canarium quadrangulare H.J.Lam [unknown]
Description
Canarium maluense (also called Canarium maluense, 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 maluense 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 maluense 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 maluense is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to New Guinea 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 maluense
Canarium maluense can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Canarium maluense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canarium maluense?
Canarium maluense
What type of plant is Canarium maluense?
It is a tree
Where is Canarium maluense 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,