Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
heptaphyllum
ID:
397774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1873: 55 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397106



Common Names

  • Heptaphyllum Protium
  • Protium Heptaphyllum
  • Protiumheptaphyllum


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Synonyms

  • Protium multiflorum Engl. [unknown]
  • Protium aromaticum Engl. [unknown]
  • Protium tacamahaca Marchand [unknown]
  • Tingulonga multiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tingulonga heptaphylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Amyris ambrosiaca Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Amyris brasiliensis Willd. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera tacahamaca Baill. [unknown]
  • Icica ambrosiaca Mart. [unknown]
  • Icica heptaphylla Aubl. [unknown]
  • Icica salzmannii Turcz. [unknown]
  • Icica tacamahaca Kunth [unknown]
  • Protium angustifolium Swart [unknown]
  • Protium heptaphyllum heptaphyllum [unknown]
  • Protium octandrum Swart [unknown]
  • Protium heptaphyllum unifoliolatum Swart [unknown]
  • Protium heptaphyllum multiflorum (Engl. ex Mart.) Swart [unknown]
  • Protium heptaphyllum floribundum Swart [unknown]
  • Protium heptaphyllum surinamense (Miq.) Swart [unknown]
  • Icica surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Protium hostmannii brasiliense Swart [unknown]
  • Icica guianensis Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Protium heptaphyllum angustifolium Engl. [unknown]

Description

Protium heptaphyllum (also called Seven-leaved 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 heptaphyllum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Protium heptaphyllum sub. ulei (Swart) Daly

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium heptaphyllum 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 heptaphyllum 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 heptaphyllum

Protium heptaphyllum can be found in moist forests of Central and South America.

Protium heptaphyllum FAQ

What is the common name of Protium heptaphyllum?

Seven-leaved Balsam

What is the growth rate of Protium heptaphyllum?

Slow

What is the soil type of Protium heptaphyllum?

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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