Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaertn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 99 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583758
Common Names
- Canarium sylvestre
- Sylvestre Canarium
- Sylvestre Nut Tree
Synonyms
- Canarium appendiculatum Lauterb. [unknown]
- Canarium branderhorstii Lauterb. [unknown]
- Canarium simplicifolium Engl. [unknown]
Description
Canarium sylvestre (also called Wild Canarium, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree with a straight trunk and a dense, spreading crown. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium sylvestre is used as an ornamental tree, for its timber, and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Canarium sylvestre 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 sylvestre 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 sylvestre
Canarium sylvestre can be found in the wild in Southeast Asia.
Canarium sylvestre FAQ
What is the common name of Canarium sylvestre?
Wild elemi
What is the natural habitat of Canarium sylvestre?
It is native to tropical Africa
What are the uses of Canarium sylvestre?
The resin of Canarium sylvestre 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,