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General Information

Canarium muelleri is a tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The bole is buttressed[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.

Known Hazards

The sap is reported to be poisonous when it enters the body by way of a cut[].

Botanical References

Range

Australia - northern Queensland.

Habitat

In the margina of, and in well developed rainforest at elevations up to 800 metres[, ].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	24.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

Although the sap is reported to be poisonous when it enters the body by way of a cut, it is also said to be a very good healing agent for cuts, sores and chronic ulcers[]

Other Uses

The wood is a useful, general purpose timber that is suitable for cabinet work and plywood[, ].

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[].

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