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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 .
Oct 11, 2020 · Pili trees (Canarium ovatum Engl.) is a Philippine endemic tree growing in most parts of Bicol. The “tree of life” seems an apt description not only for coconuts but also for pili trees. All parts of the pili tree are useful to humans – be it for medicinal, food, industrial and commercial purposes.
Pili nut, tropical tree of the family Burseraceae and its edible seeds. The plant is native to the Philippines, where the pili nut traditionally has been a major source of fat and protein in the diet. The pili nut is similar in shape and taste to the almond.
Pili is an erect and spreading tree, deciduous, predominantly dioecious, medium-sized to large, reaching up to 30 meters or more, with trunk diameters of 50 centimeters or more. Leaves have deltoid to lingulate stipules, spirally arranged, imparipinnate, about 40 centimeters long.
Pili (Canarium ovatum Engl.) 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.
Oct 1, 2018 · Pili, or Canarium ovatum, is a species of tropical tree belonging to the genus Canarium. | © Andrelix / Shutterstock. Though no one knows exactly when pili nuts were first cultivated, it is assumed that ancient inhabitants of the Philippines first gathered the superfood as part of their diet.
Feb 15, 2019 · Pili (Canarium ovatum Engl.) is a promising crop of Bicol which has a great potential for development as a major export crop. It has a wide adaptation to varying agro-climatic conditions. It can be grown alone or intercropped with other crops. Like the coconut, Pili is a tree of life, with all its parts being useful.
