Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
397838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Daly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. Guayana 3: 713 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397170



Common Names

  • Protium Amazonicum
  • Amazonicum Copal Tree
  • Amazonicum Copalwood


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Synonyms

  • Paraprotium amazonicum Cuatrec. in R.E.Schult. [unknown]
  • Protium fimbriatum Swart [unknown]

Description

Protium amazonicum (also called Amazonian Protium, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Brazil. It has small, fragrant white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Protium amazonicum has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Protium amazonicum are yellow and tubular, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium amazonicum is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Protium amazonicum

Protium amazonicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Protium amazonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium amazonicum?

Protium amazonicum

What is the common name of Protium amazonicum?

Amazon Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Protium amazonicum?

Tropical rainforest

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2412414: Based on the initial data import
Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.