Canarium Nut, Ngali, Galip nut, kenari nut

Canarium indicum

Physical Characteristics

Canarium indicum is an evergreen Tree growing to 35 m (114ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Eastern Indonesia, Papua, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil Edible portion: Nut, Seeds - oil. Seed - raw or cooked[ 312 , 658 ]. The oily seed is consumed either fresh, roasted or smoked. It can be eaten as a snack food or incorporated into various cooked dishes[ 312 , 658 ]. Nuts which are removed from the shell and roasted can be stored in sealed containers for many months. The nuts are often coarsely ground and added to other foods[ 658 ]. The seed coat should not be eaten because it carries some substance that can produce diarrhoea[ 658 ]. The seed can vary widely in size and weight, measuring 28 - 62 mm long by 20 - 35 mm wide and weighing 8 - 20 g each fresh weight[ 312 ]. An edible oil can be obtained from the seed[ 658 ]. It is eaten mixed with other foods[ 658 ]. The fruit of some cultivars is edible[ 312 ]. The fruit is an ovoid drupe, 3 - 6cm long and 2 - 3cm wide[ 310 ].

Medicinal Uses

Skin A preparation made from the bark is used for the treatment of chest pains[ 312 , 350 ].

Known Hazards

None known