Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 218 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583799
Common Names
- Canarium Zeylanicum
- Ceylon Canarium
- Zeylanicum Canarium
Synonyms
- Amyris elemifera J.Koenig ex Blume [unknown]
- Amyris zeylanica Retz. [unknown]
- Canarium auriculatum H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
- Canarium balsamiferum Moon [unknown]
- Canarium commune Wight & Arn. [unknown]
- Balsamodendrum zeylanicum (Retz.) Kunth ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Canarium zeylanicum (also called Ceylon almond, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Burseraceae. It is native to Sri Lanka, and is found in the tropical rainforests of the island. It typically grows in lowland forests, and can reach heights of up to 25 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Canarium zeylanicum is used as an ornamental tree, for its timber, and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canarium zeylanicum has small, white flowers with a pleasant scent. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarium zeylanicum 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 zeylanicum
Canarium zeylanicum can be found in the wild in Sri Lanka.
Canarium zeylanicum FAQ
What type of plant is Canarium zeylanicum?
Canarium zeylanicum is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family.
Where is Canarium zeylanicum native to?
Canarium zeylanicum is native to Southeast Asia.
What conditions does Canarium zeylanicum need to thrive?
Canarium zeylanicum needs bright, indirect light, high humidity, and well-draining soil.
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,