Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.Lam
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 117 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583620
Common Names
- Canarium Merrillii
- Merrill's Canarium
- Merrillii Canarium
Synonyms
- Canarium merrillii villosum H.J.Lam [unknown]
Description
Canarium merrillii (also called Merrill's Canarium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium merrillii is used in the production of timber, furniture, and oil. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems. The leaves and bark of the plant are also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canarium merrillii 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 merrillii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds can be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Canarium merrillii
Canarium merrillii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Canarium merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canarium merrillii?
Canarium merrillii
What is the common name of Canarium merrillii?
Merrillii Canarium
What is the natural habitat of Canarium merrillii?
Tropical and subtropical 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,