Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
inodorum
ID:
1265808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Daly

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50: 517 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265146



Common Names

  • Inodorum Protium
  • Inodoro Protium
  • Protium Inodorum


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Description

Protium inodorum (also called Odorless Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Protium inodorum is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium inodorum has small, white, fragrant flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium inodorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Protium inodorum

Protium inodorum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Protium inodorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium inodorum?

Protium inodorum

What is the common name of Protium inodorum?

Inodorous Protium

What is the natural habitat of Protium inodorum?

Dry hillsides and canyons in Mexico

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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