Status:
valid
Authors:
Leenh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 186 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583677
Common Names
- Canarium perlisanum
- Perlisanum Canarium
- Giant Canarium
Description
Canarium perlisanum (also called 'Kanari', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Burseraceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland and montane forests. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are oblong-elliptic in shape. The tree can grow up to 20 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium perlisanum is used as a timber for making furniture and as a source of fuelwood. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Canarium perlisanum are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarium perlisanum 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 perlisanum
Canarium perlisanum can be found in Southeast Asia.
Canarium perlisanum FAQ
What type of plant is Canarium perlisanum?
Canarium perlisanum is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family.
Where is Canarium perlisanum native to?
Canarium perlisanum is native to Southeast Asia.
What conditions does Canarium perlisanum need to thrive?
Canarium perlisanum needs bright, indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining soil.
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,