Queensland Elemi tree
Canarium muelleri
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It grows 10-20 m high and spreads 3-8 m across. The young shoots have rusty red hairs. The leaves are divided into 5-7 leaflets. These are 4-7.5 cm long and sword shaped. The flower clusters are slender and grow in the axils of upper leaves. The flowers are greenish and about 0.3 cm across. The fruit are about 1.5 cm long.
There are 80-95 Canarium species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in coastal rainforests in north-east Queensland in Australia. It grows from sea level to 800 m altitude. It needs well drained soil. It is damaged by frost or drought. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The kernel of the nut in the fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds kernel, nuts
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Trees grow quickly under good conditions.
Its other names
Local names
Scrub Turpentine