Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
aracouchili
ID:
1315657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchand

Source:
ipni

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 8: 51 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328111



Common Names

  • Protium aracouchili
  • Aracouchili Protium
  • Aracouchili Balsam


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Description

Protium aracouchili (also called Aracouchili Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Burseraceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a creeping, branching stem. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Protium aracouchili is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium aracouchili has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain the seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium aracouchili is a hardy, evergreen fern that is native to North America. It can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune in the fall to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Protium aracouchili

Protium aracouchili can be found in the dry savannas of Africa.

Protium aracouchili FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium aracouchili?

Protium aracouchili

What is the common name of Protium aracouchili?

Aracouchili

Where is Protium aracouchili found?

Protium aracouchili is found in Brazil.

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

Nestor Léon Marchand (1833-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128278-1: Based on the initial data import