Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
1219608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 91 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218946



Common Names

  • Madagascar Protium
  • Protium madagascariense
  • Madagascar Tree


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Description

Protium madagascariense (also called Madagascar protium, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and it typically grows in moist forests and along streambanks. It has small, yellow flowers and large, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Protium madagascariense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium madagascariense has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium madagascariense is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to grow this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water them regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Protium madagascariense

Protium madagascariense is found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Protium madagascariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium madagascariense?

Protium madagascariense

What is the common name of Protium madagascariense?

Madagascar copal

What is the distribution of Protium madagascariense?

Central America, South 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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