Protium cundinamarcense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cundinamarcense
ID:
397760
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Webbia 12: 400 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397092
Common Names
- Cundinamarcense Protium
- Protium Cundinamarcense
- Protiumcundinamarcense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Protium cundinamarcense (also called Cundinamarca 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 cundinamarcense 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 cundinamarcense has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Protium cundinamarcense is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Protium cundinamarcense
Protium cundinamarcense can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Protium cundinamarcense FAQ
What are the common names of Protium cundinamarcense?
Protium cundinamarcense is commonly known as Cundinamarca Protium.
What is the growth habit of Protium cundinamarcense?
Protium cundinamarcense is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall.
What is the native range of Protium cundinamarcense?
Protium cundinamarcense is native to Colombia.
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:210523-2: Based on the initial data import