Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
llanorum
ID:
397728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 469 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397060



Common Names

  • Llanorum Protium
  • Protium Llanorum
  • Protiumllanorum


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Description

Protium llanorum (also called Llanos Copal, Llanos Copal Tree, and Llanos 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 llanorum 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

The flower of Protium llanorum is yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium llanorum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Protium llanorum

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

Protium llanorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium llanorum?

Protium llanorum

What is the common name of Protium llanorum?

Llanos Balsam

What is the family of Protium llanorum?

Burseraceae

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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