in taxon pili tree Canarium ovatum, commonly known as pili, is a species of tropical tree belonging to the genus Canarium. It is one of approximately 600 species in the family Burseraceae. Pili are native to maritime Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, and Northern Australia. They are commercially cultivated in the Philippines for their edible nuts. PLANTS:CAOV7 canarium ovatum pili nut tree canarium plant Canarium ovatum ready for release