Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
alvarezianum
ID:
1321305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Daly & P.Fine

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 944 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333759



Common Names

  • Protium alvarezianum
  • Alvarez's Balsam
  • Balsamo de Alvarez


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Description

Protium alvarezianum (also called 'Alvarezian Protium', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Central and South America. It is a small tree with a single, fleshy, oblong trunk. The leaves are long and narrow, and the inflorescence is a single, erect flower with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals.

Uses & Benefits

Protium alvarezianum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a food source and for making tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Protium alvarezianum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a yellowish-green stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium alvarezianum is a perennial evergreen tree that is native to Central America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Protium alvarezianum

Protium alvarezianum is native to Central and South America.

Protium alvarezianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium alvarezianum?

Protium alvarezianum

What type of plant is Protium alvarezianum?

It is a tree

Where is Protium alvarezianum native to?

It is native to Central America

Species in the Protium genus

Protium calanense, Protium buenaventurense, Protium boomii, Protium beandon, Protium baracoense, Protium attenuatum, Protium carolense, Protium llanorum, Protium maestrense, Protium macrosepalum, Protium macrocarpum, Protium macgregorii, Protium leptostachyum, Protium laxiflorum, Protium javanicum, Protium carana, Protium lucidum, Protium opacum, Protium icicariba, Protium nervosum, Protium mucronatum, Protium obtusifolium, Protium cranipyrenum, Protium divaricatum, Protium decandrum, Protium dawsonii, Protium cuneatum, Protium cundinamarcense, Protium crenatum, Protium costaricense, Protium coriaceum, Protium copal, Protium connarifolium, Protium confusum, Protium crassipetalum, Protium heptaphyllum, Protium guianense, Protium grandifolium, Protium glomerulosum, Protium glaziovii, Protium glabrum, Protium giganteum, Protium ferrugineum, Protium elegans, Protium glaucescens, Protium aracouchini, Protium araguense, Protium apiculatum, Protium amazonicum, Protium altsonii,

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,

References

Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.
Paul V.A. Fine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fine' in the authors string.