Canarium balsamiferum
Willd.
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Description
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk can be 20-40 cm across.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Sulawesi and Maluku. It grows up to 700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Propagation
Seed - we have no specific information for this species but seeds of this genus generally have a hard seed coat and germinate erratically. Filing away some of the seed coat to allow moisture to enter more readily, without damaging the seed, will encourage a faster and more even germination.
Other Uses
An aromatic oil obtained from the resin is highly estimated, as it is sweeter scented than that of most other Canarium species.
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
