Protium balsamiferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balsamiferum
ID:
1512376
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Daly & P.Fine
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 70(4): 423. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001700
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Protium balsamiferum (also called 'Balsam-bearing Bursera', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Burseraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Protium balsamiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Protium balsamiferum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Protium balsamiferum is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Protium balsamiferum
Protium balsamiferum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Protium balsamiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protium balsamiferum?
Protium balsamiferum
What is the natural habitat of Protium balsamiferum?
It is found in wet forests in Colombia and Venezuela.
What is the flowering season of Protium balsamiferum?
It flowers from April to June.
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,