Cananga latifolia
(Hook.f. & Thomson) Finet & Gagnep.
Annonaceae Edible: Bark ?, Medicine
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Description
A tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The crown is round. Possibly now Cananga brandisiana
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Edible Uses
The bark may be edible.
Medicinal Uses
The plant has medicinal uses.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Other Uses
The fragrant flowers can be used like those of ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata), but the essential oil is of no commercial importance. The wood is light and perishable. It is used for making packing cases, toys and shoes.
Also Known As
Chhke sreng
References (1)
- Cengel, D. J. & Dany, C., (Eds), 2016, Integrating Forest Biodiversity Resource Management and Sustainable Community Livelihood Development in the Preah Vihear Protected Forest. International Tropical Timber Organization p 119
