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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, (Canarium ovatum), tropical tree of the family Burseraceae, cultivated for its edible seeds known as pili nuts. The plant is native to the Philippines, where the pili nut has traditionally been a major source of fat and protein in the diet.
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. First published in A.L.P.P.de Candolle & A.C.P.de Candolle, Monogr. Phan. 4: 110 (1883) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is Philippines. It is a tree and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. Taxonomy. Images. General information.
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.
Canarium ovatum. Common name: Pili nut. Names in non-English languages: Philippines Spanish Malaysia German. Description. P ili is a nut-producing tree native to the Philippines, its natural range limited to southern parts of Luzon island.
Nov 7, 2020 · Canarium ovatum Engl. Burseraceae. Living reference work entry. First Online: 07 November 2020. pp 1–6. Cite this living reference work entry. Marina Silalahi & Anisatu Z. Wakhidah. Part of the book series: Ethnobotany of Mountain Regions ( (ETMORE)) 13 Accesses. Abstract. Canarium melioides Elmer; Canarium pachyphyllum G.Perkins (POWO 2020)
Flowers are greenish-yellow, borne in clusters in the leaf axils of young shoots. Fruit. Fruits are ovoid to ellipsoid, up to 7 cm long and 3.8 cm wide. Fruits turn to purplish-black when fully ripe. There is one seed in each fruit. Habitat. Primary and secondary forests up to 400 m altitude.
Apr 30, 2020 · Pili (Canarium ovatum) is a tropical tree that is indigenous to the Philippines where its center of genetic diversity is located in the Bicol Region. As a nut, Canarium ovatum is considered the priced commodity, and it is often used in the confectionery industry.
