Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 110 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583658
Common Names
- Canarium Ovatum
- Ovatum Canarium
- Egg-shaped Canarium
Synonyms
- Canarium melioides Elmer [unknown]
- Canarium pachyphyllum Perkins [unknown]
Description
Canarium ovatum (also called Pili Nut, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Philippines and Indonesia. It has a straight trunk and an open, spreading crown with long, drooping branches. It grows in tropical lowland forests and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium ovatum is a species of tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, as it produces fragrant flowers and has a tall, spreading habit. It is also used in gardens as a shade tree, and is drought-tolerant and frost-resistant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Canarium ovatum are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarium ovatum 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 ovatum
Canarium ovatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
Canarium ovatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canarium ovatum?
Canarium ovatum
What is the common name of Canarium ovatum?
Indian almond
What is the natural habitat of Canarium ovatum?
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,