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Canarium ovatum, the pili (Central Bikol and Filipino: pili, / ˈ p iː l iː / PEE-lee;), is a species of tropical tree belonging to the genus Canarium. It is one of approximately 600 species in the family Burseraceae. C. ovatum are native to the Philippines.
Canarium ovatum is a tropical tree cultivated mainly for its edible fruit pulp and kernels. It is important in the Philippines but also grown across Malesia and introduced to Hawaii and Brazil. In addition to the kernels, which are mainly eaten roasted and pressed for an edible oil, the tree produces resin which is used industrially in inks ...
Pili nut is the edible seed of Canarium ovatum, a tropical tree native to the Philippines. It is rich in fat and protein and has various uses in food and medicine.
- Canarium ovatum belongs to the family Burseraceae with 75 known genera and about 550 species. In the Philippines the family is represented by five genera, namely Canarium, Dacryodes, Garuga, Protium and Santiria.
Shade or shelter: The evergreen C. ovatum tree makes an excellent windbreak as it resists strong winds and even typhoons. Soil improver: Stony shells are excellent as a porous, inert growth medium for orchids and anthuriums.
Canarium ovatum is a tree in the Burseraceae family, native to the Philippines and introduced to some Pacific islands. It has two synonyms, Canarium melioides and Canarium pachyphyllum, and is accepted by several authorities.
Jul 20, 2022 · Canarium ovatum - Useful Tropical Plants. Engl. Burseraceae. + Synonyms. Canarium melioides Elmer. Canarium pachyphyllum Perkins. Common Name: Pili Nut. A forest of the trees on Mt. Bulusan, the Philippines. Photograph by: Alma Gamil. General Information.
