Canarium indicum var. indicum
Canarium indicum var. indicum, commonly known as the Indian Canarium, is a significant medicinal tree native to tropical regions. Renowned for its versatile therapeutic properties, its resin, bark, and leaves are utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering potent bioactive compounds essential for holistic healing and wellness.
- Scientific name: Canarium indicum var. indicum
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Burseraceae and the genus Canarium. Specifically, the variety indicum represents its distinct taxonomic position within the species Canarium indicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Canarium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct biological regions. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Myanmar. Moving into the Malesian realm, it can be found across Jawa, Maluku, and Sulawesi. Its range extends further into Papuasia, where it inhabits the Bismarck Archipelago. Collectively, these locations demonstrate the plant's ability to thrive across diverse island ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Santa Cruz Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |