Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 614 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583720
Common Names
- Canarium rotundifolium
- Rotundifolium Canarium
- Rotundifolium Nut Tree
Description
Canarium rotundifolium (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 15 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium rotundifolium is used as an ornamental tree, for its timber, and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canarium rotundifolium 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarium rotundifolium is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly in the growing season.
Where to Find Canarium rotundifolium
Canarium rotundifolium is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Canarium rotundifolium FAQ
What is the common name of Canarium rotundifolium?
Round-leaved elemi
What is the natural habitat of Canarium rotundifolium?
It is native to tropical Africa
What are the uses of Canarium rotundifolium?
The resin of Canarium rotundifolium 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,