Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
guianense
ID:
397775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 8: 52 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397107



Common Names

  • Guianense Protium
  • Protium Guianense
  • Protiumguianense


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Synonyms

  • Protium ambrosiacum Druce [unknown]
  • Tingulonga guianensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Amyris ambrosiaca Willd. [unknown]
  • Amyris ambrosiaca Spreng. [unknown]
  • Amyris guianensis Willd. [unknown]
  • Bursera guianensis Baill. [unknown]
  • Icica guianensis Aubl. [unknown]
  • Protium hostmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Protium heptaphyllum puberulum Engl. [unknown]
  • Icica hostmannii Miq. [unknown]
  • Icica viridiflora Lam. [unknown]
  • Tingulonga hostmannii (Engl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Icica heptaphylla Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Protium guianense (also called Guianese 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 guianense 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 guianense 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 guianense 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 guianense

Protium guianense is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Protium guianense FAQ

What is the common name of Protium guianense?

Guiana Balsam

What is the growth rate of Protium guianense?

Slow

What is the soil type of Protium guianense?

Moist, well-drained soil

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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