Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 145 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328093
Common Names
- Canarium schweinfurthii
- Schweinfurthii Canarium
- Schweinfurthii Pine
Description
Canarium schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Canarium, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Burseraceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial tree with a creeping, branching stem. It is native to Central Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canarium schweinfurthii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarium schweinfurthii is a species of tree native to Africa. It is a large, evergreen, perennial tree that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seeds and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Canarium schweinfurthii
Canarium schweinfurthii can be found in the Southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Canarium schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canarium schweinfurthii?
Canarium schweinfurthii
What is the common name of Canarium schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Canarium
Where is Canarium schweinfurthii found?
Canarium schweinfurthii is found in Ethiopia.
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,