Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
calanense
ID:
397667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 471 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396999



Common Names

  • Protium Calanense
  • Calanense Protium
  • Calanense False-heath


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Description

Protium calanense (also called Calanense Protium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of the Americas. It has simple, opposite leaves with a glossy, variegated surface. It is found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and disturbed areas, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Protium calanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium calanense 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 calanense 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 calanense

Protium calanense can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Protium calanense FAQ

What are the common names of Protium calanense?

Protium calanense is commonly known as Calanense Protium.

What is the growth habit of Protium calanense?

Protium calanense is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall.

What is the native range of Protium calanense?

Protium calanense is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

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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