Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
planifolium
ID:
1302889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Daly, Raharim. & Federman

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 37: 334 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315343

Common Names

  • Canarium planifolium
  • Planifolium Canarium
  • Planifolium Canarium

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Description

Canarium planifolium (also called Canarium planifolium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is a small tree growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Canarium planifolium is used as a timber for construction and furniture making. The fruits of this plant are edible and have a sweet taste. The leaves are used as a vegetable and the bark is used to make rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canarium planifolium has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarium planifolium is a tropical evergreen tree that can grow up to 15 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Canarium planifolium

Canarium planifolium is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforest regions of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Canarium planifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canarium planifolium?

Canarium planifolium

What is the common name of Canarium planifolium?

Plane-leaved Canarium

What is the natural habitat of Canarium planifolium?

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,

References

Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.
Jeannie Raharimampionona (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raharim.' in the authors string.
Sarah Federman (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Federman' in the authors string.