Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
aracouchini
ID:
397825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Marchand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 8: 51 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397157



Common Names

  • Protium Aracouchini
  • Aracouchini Copal Tree
  • Aracouchini Copalwood


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Synonyms

  • Melicocca geniculata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Amyris heterophylla Willd. [unknown]
  • Bursera aracouchilii (Aubl.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Bursera eracouchii Baill. ex Laness. [unknown]
  • Hypelate geniculata G.Don [unknown]
  • Icica heterophylla DC. [unknown]
  • Icica parvifolia Spruce ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Icica trianensis Marchand ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Protium divaricatum intermedium Swart [unknown]
  • Icica aracouchini Aubl. [unknown]
  • Protium aracouchini angustifolium Swart [unknown]
  • Tingulonga aracuchini Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bursera aracouchili Baill. [unknown]

Description

Protium aracouchini (also called Aracouchini 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 aracouchini 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 aracouchini 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 aracouchini is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Protium aracouchini

Protium aracouchini is native to Central and South America.

Protium aracouchini FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium aracouchini?

Protium aracouchini

What is the common name of Protium aracouchini?

Aracouchini Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Protium aracouchini?

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

Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
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