Pittosporum resiniferum
| Petroleum nut | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Pittosporaceae |
| Genus: | Pittosporum |
| Species: | P. resiniferum
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| Binomial name | |
| Pittosporum resiniferum | |
Pittosporum resiniferum, the resin cheesewood[2] or petroleum nut, is a tree that grows in the Philippines and Malaysia, particularly in the wilderness surrounding the Mayon Volcano and in the Cordillera of the Philippines and Mount Kinabalu of Sabah, Malaysia.[1] The petroleum nut derives its name from the resemblance of the fruit's odor to petroleum-based fuels. The fruits of the tree burn brightly when ignited, and can be used for illumination as torches or candles.[3] Its fruit is also highly suitable for use in producing biofuel. This use has been encouraged by the Philippines Department of Agrarian Reform and the Philippine Coconut Authority.[4]
In the Philippine Cordilleras petroleum nut is locally known as apisang, abkel, abkol and da-il, is found among other trees like oak and other mossy forest species. It can also grow well with pine trees.[5]
The oil can also be distilled into a very pure form of n-Heptane.
References
- ^ a b Sugau, John B. (1995). "Pittosporum resiniferum Hemsl." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 303. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Pittosporum resiniferum". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ Duke Energy Handbook www.hort.purdue.edu. Accessed May 17, 2007
- ^ Bengwayan, Michael (First published November 15, 2010). "Petroleum Nut: Sustainable, Wonder Biofuel". Pine Tree Cordillera Ecological Center. Ideas Connection. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Malanes, Maurice (December 27, 2011). "Social network paves way for interest in fuel-producing tree". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
External links
- Handbook of Energy Crops
- Asian Journal: 2 wild plants eyed for bio-diesel
- Social network paves way for interest in fuel-producing tree
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