Canarium pimela
K.D.Koenig
Burseraceae
Some works treat this species as Canarium tramdenum C. D. Dai & Yakovlev. However, the earlier name of Canarium pimela has been proposed for conservaion[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
], and is the name we are using here.
Canarium nigrum (Lour.) Engl.
Canarium pimeloides Govaerts
Canarium tramdenum C.D.Dai & Yakovlev
Lipara nigra Lour. ex Gomes Mach.
Pimela nigra Lour.
Common Name:
General Information
Canarium pimela is a fast-growing tree reaching a height of up to 30 metres. The straight, cylindrical bole can be up to 90cm in diameter[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
].
The edible fruits are highly esteemed by the Chinese[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
,
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
]. The tree also yields an oil, resin and timber. The tree is commonly harvested from the wild and is also cultivated in tropical Asia, both as a fruit tree and as an ornamental[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
]
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
Range
E. Asia - southern China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos.
Habitat
Primary and secondary forests at elevations below 500 metres. Usually associated with Aglaia gigantea, Eberhardtia tonkinensis, Erythrophloeum fordii, Garcinia spp., Gironniera subaequalis, and Pygeum arboreum[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 25.00 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Cultivated, Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Requires a sunny position[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
]. Prefers a deep humid soil[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
]. Plants are usually found in the wild growing on well-drained quite steep slopes[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
].
Natural regeneration is good under a forest cover of 30 - 40%[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Edible Uses
Fruits are edible[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
]. The pulp is eaten, either candied or pickled[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. The fruit is usually eaten cooked[
785- Title
- Medicinal Plants of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nguyen Van Duong
- Publisher
- Mekong Printing; Vietnam (Printers)
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-9837303-1-2
- Description
- Published by the author, this is an excellent book on the medicinal attributes of plants growing in the area that used to be called Indo-China.
]. The narrowly ovoid fruits can be 3 - 4cm long and up to 2cm wide[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
The seeds contain an edible oil[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
].
Medicinal
The fruits and leaves are used as a treatment against diarrhoea and rheumatism[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
].
The fruit is antidote[
785- Title
- Medicinal Plants of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nguyen Van Duong
- Publisher
- Mekong Printing; Vietnam (Printers)
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-9837303-1-2
- Description
- Published by the author, this is an excellent book on the medicinal attributes of plants growing in the area that used to be called Indo-China.
]. It is used as an antidote to intoxication by alcohol or from eating poisonous fish[
785- Title
- Medicinal Plants of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nguyen Van Duong
- Publisher
- Mekong Printing; Vietnam (Printers)
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-9837303-1-2
- Description
- Published by the author, this is an excellent book on the medicinal attributes of plants growing in the area that used to be called Indo-China.
]. It is also used in the treatment of sore throat[
785- Title
- Medicinal Plants of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nguyen Van Duong
- Publisher
- Mekong Printing; Vietnam (Printers)
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-9837303-1-2
- Description
- Published by the author, this is an excellent book on the medicinal attributes of plants growing in the area that used to be called Indo-China.
].
The powdered seed is said to dissolve fish bones that have been swallowed accidentally, and also to cure earache[
785- Title
- Medicinal Plants of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Nguyen Van Duong
- Publisher
- Mekong Printing; Vietnam (Printers)
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0-9837303-1-2
- Description
- Published by the author, this is an excellent book on the medicinal attributes of plants growing in the area that used to be called Indo-China.
].
Other Uses
A resin is obtained from the tree. It has no great value[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
The wood is used for sawing board, house building, and furniture[
598- Title
- Trees of Laos and Vietnam - A Field Guide to 100 species.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Hoang Van Sam; Khamseng Nanthavong; Kessler P.J.A.
- Publisher
- Blumea
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A detailed guide, with excellent line-drawings, to 100 of the more important trees of Laos and Vietnam. A very good work, giving lots of information about each plant. Originally published in the journal Blumea, it is available as a PDF on the Interne
].
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[
658- Title
- Food Plants of Papua New Guinea
- Publication
-
- Author
- French. B.R.
- Publisher
- Author.
- Year
- 2006
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Published on-line in PDF format, this book contains information on several hundred New Guinea food plants.
].
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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