Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
catuaba
ID:
1305448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Soares da Cunha) Daly & P.Fine

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 70(4): 424. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317902



Common Names

  • Protium catuaba
  • Catuaba Protium
  • Catuaba Balsam


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Description

Protium catuaba (also called 'Catuaba Protium', among many other common names) is a tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Protium catuaba is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium catuaba has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium catuaba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once established, Protium catuaba can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Protium catuaba

Protium catuaba can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Protium catuaba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium catuaba?

Protium catuaba

What is the natural habitat of Protium catuaba?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Protium catuaba?

White to pale yellow

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

Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.
Narciso Soares da Cunha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soares da Cunha' in the authors string.
Paul V.A. Fine: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fine' in the authors string.
Flora e Funga do Brasil record FB605154: Based on the initial data import