Canary tree

Canarium

Canarium pseudosumatranum

The large Canariums are typical of the rainforests of Africa and Madagascar. All parts of this plant contain resin, particularly the bark, which is permeated with resin ducts.

In Masoala, firewood from Canarium trees is sold under the local name ‘Aramy’. Aramy contains a lot of resin and has an oily smell. The wood is therefore highly flammable.

The actual resin from the Canarium trees is called ‘Tzirorano’ in the local language. It is used to caulk dugout canoes (piroges) and to make candles.

Habitat at the zoo:

Masoala Rainforest

Habitat at the zoo:

Masoala Rainforest

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