Large trees of the Canarium schweinfurthii species are indigenous to tropical Africa. It is a sizable, evergreen forest tree with a crown that reaches the forest’s upper canopy and a clean, straight, cylindrical bole that can reach a height of more than 50 metres. For domestic use, the edible seeds are collected from the wild; they are frequently offered for sale in nearby markets. Although not typically grown, the tree is normally preserved by the locals since it is a significant source of elemi, an oleoresin that is utilised in food, medicine, and a variety of industrial purposes. The fruit’s oily, slightly greenish exterior pulp is palatable. To make it more palatable, it can either be eaten raw or softened in warm water.It has an olive-like flavour and is a favourite snack of both kids and herders. usually served as a condiment. It measures about 35mm in length. The oily, delicious seed kernel. It is cooked, and occasionally made into vegetable butter and eaten in place of shea butter. Numerous fatty acids, including oleic (36%), linoleic (28%), palmitic (26%), and stearic (7%) are present in the seeds.
Common Name: Bush candle, African olive, African elemi, or canarium
Botanical Name: Canarium schweinfurthii
Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 5 Years
Maintenance Required: Moderate
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