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African Olive Nut Tree
Taxonomic name: Canarium schweinfurtii Engl
Family: Burseraceae
African elemi is found from the coast of Nigeria, Angola to Uganda.
African Olive is an attractive, symmetrically shaped evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall.We will ship once a week - ON or BEFORE WEDNESDAYS, because of the special stamps needed to ship plants and cuttings to you. This can only be done at the Dept. of Agriculture. If payments are not met before that MONDAY, your items will be shipped the following week and lose the combined discount opportunity. Non-paying bidders may receive negative feedback and will be reported as an unpaid item to eBay.Canarium schweinfurthii Engl is a species of tropical nut tree belonging to the genus Canarium. It is one of approximately 600 species in the family Burseraceae.Canarium schweinfurthii Engl belongs to the family Burseraceae. It is a large, evergreen forest tall tree that is widely distributed in Africa in countries like Nigeria. Common names are torchwood, frankincensed, incense, bush candle, purple canary, African olive, African elemi, or canarium tree. It is called Atile in Hausa, Ube Okpoko in Igbo and Origbo in Yoruba.. They are hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
African Olive can be eaten raw, soaked in warm water, boiled or roasted. The roasted fruit may be ground to powder. It sometimes prepared into a vegetable butter and used as a substitute for shea butter. It may also be available as oil or decoctions.These trees need only rainwater to grow, making them a sustainable and regenerative crop.
The African olive nut is known for its flavorful and nutritious kernels, which can be enjoyed raw or roasted. Raw pili nuts have a flavor similar to roasted pumpkin seeds, while roasted pili nuts have a mild, nutty flavor and a tender-crisp texture that is superior to that of almonds. The nuts are used in a variety of culinary applications, including baking, ice cream, and other sweets. In addition to the kernels, the young shoots and fruit pulp of the pili nut tree are also edible. The shoots can be used in salads, and the pulp can be boiled and seasoned to create a dish with a texture similar to sweet potatoes and food value similar to avocados.
African olive nuts are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids and contain beneficial nutrients like omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, which can help protect against cardiovascular diseases, regulate blood sugar levels, aid in the metabolic process, and provide brain health benefits. The stony shells of pili nuts are also useful as fuel or as a growth medium for orchids and anthurium. African olive nut trees are generally productive, with some trees yielding up to 24 nuts per season.To properly care for a pili nut tree, it is important to provide it with the right growing conditions. Pili nut trees prefer full sun to semi-shade and require regular watering, although they are drought-tolerant once established. It is also important to fertilize the tree with a balanced fertilization regimen, including both macro and micronutrients, to ensure proper growth and fruit production.
Fun Facts on African olive nuts:
✨ the lowest carb nut in nature✨ highest in magnesium + Vitamin E of all nuts✨ a complete protein and contain all 8 essential amino acids✨ contains antioxidants which are known to fight inflammation✨ rich in nourishing fats (MUFA) known to support heart health and brain function
African canarium Leaves of Canarium schweinfurthii Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Rosids Order: Sapindales Family: Burseraceae Genus: Canarium Species: Binomial name Canarium schweinfurthii Canarium schweinfurthii (commonly known as the bush candle, African olive, African elemi, or canarium), is a species of large tree native to tropical Africa.
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