Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
heterotrichus
ID:
397722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 448 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397054



Common Names

  • Heterotrichus Pachylobus
  • Pachylobus Heterotrichus
  • Pachylobushertotrichus


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Synonyms

  • Pachylobus ferrugineus A.Chev. ex Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Dacryodes ferruginea (A.Chev.) H.J.Lam [unknown]

Description

Pachylobus heterotrichus (also called Heterotrichous Balsam, Heterotrichous Balsam Tree, and Heterotrichous Copal, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Burseraceae. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland tropical rainforest to montane cloud forest.

Uses & Benefits

Pachylobus heterotrichus is used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachylobus heterotrichus is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachylobus heterotrichus is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Pachylobus heterotrichus

Pachylobus heterotrichus can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Pachylobus heterotrichus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachylobus heterotrichus?

Pachylobus heterotrichus

What is the common name of Pachylobus heterotrichus?

Heterotrichous Balsam

What is the family of Pachylobus heterotrichus?

Burseraceae

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,