Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 142 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583787
Common Names
- Canarium vrieseanum
- Vrieseanum Canarium
- Vrieseanum Nut Tree
Synonyms
- Canarium dolichophyllum Merr. [unknown]
- Canarium sibulanense Elmer [unknown]
- Canarium toncalingii Elmer [unknown]
- Canarium villosiflorum Elmer [unknown]
- Canarium vrieseanum stenophyllum Leenh. [unknown]
- Canarium vrieseanum williamsii (C.B.Rob.) Leenh. [unknown]
- Canarium williamsii C.B.Rob. [unknown]
Description
Canarium vrieseanum (also called Borneo almond, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Burseraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in the tropical rainforests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It typically grows in lowland forests, and can reach heights of up to 30 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium vrieseanum is used as an ornamental tree, for its timber, and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canarium vrieseanum has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarium vrieseanum 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 vrieseanum
Canarium vrieseanum can be found in the wild in Southeast Asia.
Canarium vrieseanum FAQ
What is the common name of Canarium vrieseanum?
Vriesea's elemi
What is the natural habitat of Canarium vrieseanum?
It is native to tropical Africa
What are the uses of Canarium vrieseanum?
The resin of Canarium vrieseanum 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,