Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurtii
ID:
584403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 145 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583735

Common Names

  • Canarium schweinfurtii
  • Schweinfurtii Canarium
  • Schweinfurtii Nut Tree

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Synonyms

  • Canarium thollonianum Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Canarium schweinfurtii (also called African Canarium, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree with a straight trunk and a dense, spreading crown. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canarium schweinfurtii 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 schweinfurtii 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 schweinfurtii

Canarium schweinfurtii can be found in the wild in Southeast Asia.

Canarium schweinfurtii FAQ

What is the common name of Canarium schweinfurtii?

Schweinfurt's elemi

What is the natural habitat of Canarium schweinfurtii?

It is native to tropical Africa

What are the uses of Canarium schweinfurtii?

The resin of Canarium schweinfurtii 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,