Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
bangii
ID:
1219673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swart

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 1: 244 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219011



Common Names

  • Protium bangii
  • Bang's Balsam
  • Bangii Balsam


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Description

Protium bangii (also called 'Bang's Balsam', among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Caribbean. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Protium bangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium bangii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are usually green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium bangii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Protium bangii

Protium bangii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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,

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