Bengoro
Canarium vanikoroense

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 8-20 m tall. The bark is rough and grey with pale patches where flakes have fallen off. The leaves are alternate and with leaflets along the stalk. These are shiny and oval and have prominent veins. The leaflets can be 8-18 cm long and 3.5-8.5 cm wide. Male and female flowers are separate near the ends of branches. The flower petals are a dull cream colour. The mature fruit are blackish-green.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded on Santa Cruz and Temotu in Solomon Islands. It occurs between 100-250 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Fiji, Pacific, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Flowers are in March, September and November with fruit throughout the year.

Its other names

Local names

Kaudakua, Kaunigai, Kaunisiga, Vusovuso

Synonyms

Canarium linguistipulum Leenh.;