Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
attenuatum
ID:
397677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 240 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397009



Common Names

  • Protium Attenuatum
  • Attenuate Protium
  • Attenuate False-heath


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Synonyms

  • Icica attenuata Rose [unknown]

Description

Protium attenuatum (also called Attenuate Copal, Attenuate Copal Tree, and Attenuate Copalillo, 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

Protium attenuatum 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

Protium attenuatum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium attenuatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Protium attenuatum

Protium attenuatum can be found in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America.

Protium attenuatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium attenuatum?

Protium attenuatum

What is the common name of Protium attenuatum?

Attenuated Balsam

What is the family of Protium attenuatum?

Burseraceae

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,