Canarium pseudodecumanum
Canarium pseudodecumanum is a tree of tropical Asia in the incense tree family Burseraceae. The specific epithet pseudodecumanum is from the Latin meaning "false decumanum", referring to the species' resemblance to Canarium decumanum.[3]
| Canarium pseudodecumanum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Burseraceae |
| Genus: | Canarium |
| Species: | C. pseudodecumanum |
| Binomial name | |
| Canarium pseudodecumanum | |
Description
Canarium pseudodecumanum grows as a tree up to 40 metres (130 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 120 cm (50 in). Its grey-white bark is smooth to scaly. The ellipsoid fruits measure up to 8 cm (3 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Canarium pseudodecumanum grows naturally in Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.[3] Its habitat is lowland forests on swamp land from sea-level to 280 m (900 ft) altitude.[1][3]
Uses
The tree's resin is used in boat construction. The fruit is considered edible. The seeds produce an edible oil.[3]
References
- "Canarium pseudodecumanum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. 1998. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- "Canarium pseudodecumanum Hochr". The Plant List. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- Kochummen, K. M. (1995). "Canarium pseudodecumanum Hochr.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 62–63. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
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