Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
397736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 275 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397068



Common Names

  • Laxiflorum Protium
  • Protium Laxiflorum
  • Protiumlaxiflorum


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Synonyms

  • Tingulonga laxiflora Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Protium laxiflorum (also called Loose-Flowered Copal, Loose-Flowered Copal Tree, and Loose-Flowered Copalillo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Burseraceae. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland tropical rainforest to montane cloud forest.

Uses & Benefits

Protium laxiflorum is used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium laxiflorum has small white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium laxiflorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Protium laxiflorum

Protium laxiflorum can be found in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America.

Protium laxiflorum FAQ

What are the common names of Protium laxiflorum?

Protium laxiflorum is commonly known as Laxiflorum Protium.

What is the growth habit of Protium laxiflorum?

Protium laxiflorum is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall.

What is the native range of Protium laxiflorum?

Protium laxiflorum is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

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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