Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
guacayanum
ID:
1250870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Webbia 12: 388 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250208



Common Names

  • Protium Guacayanum
  • Guacayanum Protium
  • Guacayanum's Protium


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Description

Protium guacayanum (also called Guacayana Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Protium guacayanum is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium guacayanum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium guacayanum is a small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Protium guacayanum

Protium guacayanum is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Protium guacayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium guacayanum?

Protium guacayanum

What is the common name of Protium guacayanum?

Guacayan Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Protium guacayanum?

Moist, shady, rocky slopes

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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