Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tul.) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259722222. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423899
Common Names
- Protium goudotianum
- Goudot's Protium
- Goudotianum Protium
Description
Protium goudotianum (also called Goudot's Protium, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical climates and can be found in rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Protium goudotianum is used as a source of firewood and timber for construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Protium goudotianum is a small, white to yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protium goudotianum is a tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a container.
Where to Find Protium goudotianum
Protium goudotianum is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in the wild in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Protium goudotianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protium goudotianum?
Protium goudotianum
What is the common name of Protium goudotianum?
Goudot's Protium
Where is Protium goudotianum native to?
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,
References
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.