Canarium kipella
(Blume) Miq.
Kipella Canarium tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCanarium kipella is a species of plant in the Burseraceae family. It is endemic to Java in Indonesia. It is an endangered species threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The young branches are densely woolly with brown hairs. The leaves are compound. The leaflets are oval and taper to the tip. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. The flowers are 8-9 mm long. The fruit is fleshy and oval or oblong.
Edible Uses
The nuts are eaten.
Known Hazards
This is a plant species at risk.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in primary hill forest.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Notes
There are 80-95 Canarium species. It is a plant species at risk.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Pohon kenari kadu, Pohon kenari kipelah
References (2)
- Coronel, R.E., 1982, Fruit Collections in the Philippines. IBPGR Newsletter p 9
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 177
