Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
vitiense
ID:
584453

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 373 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583785

Common Names

  • Canarium vitiense
  • Vitiense Canarium
  • Vitiense Nut Tree

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Synonyms

  • Canarium bacciferum Leenh. [unknown]
  • Canarium samoense Engl. [unknown]
  • Canarium schlechteri Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Canarium smithii Leenh. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Canarium vitiense 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 vitiense is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Canarium vitiense

Canarium vitiense can be found in the wild in Fiji.

Canarium vitiense FAQ

What is the common name of Canarium vitiense?

Fiji elemi

What is the natural habitat of Canarium vitiense?

It is native to Fiji

What are the uses of Canarium vitiense?

The resin of Canarium vitiense 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2696120: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.