Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
kleinii
ID:
1274086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 13: 261 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273424



Common Names

  • Kleinii Protium
  • Protium
  • Kleinii


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Description

Protium kleinii (also called 'Klein's Balsam', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with five petals. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Protium kleinii is a tree that is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium kleinii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium kleinii can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Protium kleinii

Protium kleinii is native to South America.

Protium kleinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium kleinii?

Protium kleinii

What is the common name of Protium kleinii?

Klein's Protium

What is the natural habitat of Protium kleinii?

Central 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,

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