Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 5: 73 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583733
Common Names
- Canarium sarawakanum
- Sarawakanum Canarium
- Sarawakanum Nut Tree
Description
Canarium sarawakanum (also called Sarawak Canarium, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree with a straight trunk and a dense, spreading crown. It is native to Borneo and grows in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium sarawakanum is used as an ornamental tree, for its timber, and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canarium sarawakanum 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 sarawakanum 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 sarawakanum
Canarium sarawakanum can be found in the wild in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Canarium sarawakanum FAQ
What is the common name of Canarium sarawakanum?
Sarawak elemi
What is the natural habitat of Canarium sarawakanum?
It is native to Borneo
What are the uses of Canarium sarawakanum?
The resin of Canarium sarawakanum 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,