Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
le-testui
ID:
397718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 447 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397050



Common Names

  • Le-testui Pachylobus
  • Pachylobus Le-testui
  • Pachylobusletestui


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Description

Pachylobus le-testui (also called Le Testu's Balsam, Le Testu's Balsam Tree, and Le Testu's 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 le-testui 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 le-testui is white, 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 le-testui 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 le-testui

Pachylobus le-testui can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Pachylobus le-testui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachylobus le-testui?

Pachylobus le-testui

What is the common name of Pachylobus le-testui?

Le Testu's Balsam

What is the family of Pachylobus le-testui?

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,