Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
397782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 277 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397114



Common Names

  • Protium Giganteum
  • Giant Copal Tree
  • Giant Copalwood


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Synonyms

  • Protium cupreatum Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Protium duckei Huber [unknown]
  • Protium pernervatum Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Tingulonga gigantea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Protium giganteum giganteum [unknown]

Description

Protium giganteum (also called Giant Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Protium giganteum is used in traditional medicine for its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food preservative.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Protium giganteum var. crassifolium (Engl.) Daly

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium giganteum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium giganteum is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Protium giganteum

Protium giganteum is native to Central and South America.

Protium giganteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium giganteum?

Protium giganteum

What is the common name of Protium giganteum?

Giant Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Protium giganteum?

Tropical rainforest

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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