Burseraceae, Canarium commune, Canari, Java Almond
April 16, 2009
I have collected and propagated Pilinut (Canarium ovatum), but just yesterday I discovered one solitary tree of another species. The tree was very tall, with slender trunk, absolutely loaded with these fruits containing nuts. I collected a handful for propagation. I’m pretty sure its C. commune.
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anthropogen 
hi, how can you tell the difference from the Pili nut?
From my experience, I would say the most striking difference would be in the size and growth habit of the tree, the leaf shape, and the nut shape (nuts are a bit smaller and not as elongated). If you look at the Pili Nut post on the site you can compare differences, which are subtle. I walked by the java almond tree numerous times before looking up and realizing what it was.