Botanical Profile
Canarium hirsutum is a tropical rainforest tree from the Burseraceae family.
Scientific Name
Canarium hirsutum Willd. Synonym: Canarium mehenbethene Gaertn.
Local Name
Hairy Canarium, Kenari Hutan (Indonesia)
Native Habitat
Native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua regions. It grows in humid tropical forests with high rainfall and warm temperatures.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds have a hard shell and germinate slowly under inconsistent moisture.
Germination Timeframe
1–4 months
Growing Condition
Prefers warm humid environments, partial to full sun, and deep well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Ideal temperatures range between 24–32°C.
Collector Significance
Collectors value this species for its large tropical form, ecological importance, and rarity in cultivation outside native forests.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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