Protium mcleodii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mcleodii
ID:
1235500
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 8: 164 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234838
Common Names
- McLeod's Protium
- McLeod's Plant
- McLeod's Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Protium mcleodii (also called 'McLeod's Protium', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a spreading growth habit. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and grows in moist, tropical forests. Its leaves are ovate, and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Protium mcleodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Protium mcleodii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Protium mcleodii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.
Where to Find Protium mcleodii
Protium mcleodii can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Protium mcleodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protium mcleodii?
Protium mcleodii
What is the common name of Protium mcleodii?
McLeod's Protium
What is the natural habitat of Protium mcleodii?
It is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia
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,
References
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:210578-2: Based on the initial data import