Canarium harveyi var. sapidum

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 16-30 m tall. The leaves are opposite. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is fleshy and has a smooth skinned nut. The kernel is eaten.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded on San Cristobal and Treasury Islands in the Solomon Islands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Paciifc, Solomon Islands

How it is used for food

It is a popular nut.

Edible parts

Kernel, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Canarium sapidum Hemsl.;