Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rigidum
ID:
584382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zipp. ex Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 648 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583714

Common Names

  • Canarium rigidum
  • Rigidum Canarium
  • Rigidum Nut Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pimela rigida Blume [unknown]
  • Pimela angustifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Canariopsis angustifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Canarium angustifolium Miq. [unknown]

Description

Canarium rigidum (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 rigidum is used as an ornamental tree, for its timber, and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canarium rigidum is white and has a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarium rigidum 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 rigidum

Canarium rigidum is native to the Philippines.

Canarium rigidum FAQ

What is the common name of Canarium rigidum?

African elemi

What is the natural habitat of Canarium rigidum?

It is native to tropical Africa

What are the uses of Canarium rigidum?

The resin of Canarium rigidum is used in traditional medicine and as a food additive

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2696055: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Alexander Zippelius (1797-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zipp.' in the authors string.