Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
minutiflorum
ID:
1250889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Webbia 12: 396 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250227



Common Names

  • Protium Minutiflorum
  • Minutiflorum Protium
  • Minutiflorum's Protium


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Description

Protium minutiflorum (also called Small-Flowered Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Burseraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Protium minutiflorum has been used as a traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach ache, and headache. It is also used as a dye and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium minutiflorum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium minutiflorum is a small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Protium minutiflorum

Protium minutiflorum is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Protium minutiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium minutiflorum?

Protium minutiflorum

What is the common name of Protium minutiflorum?

Small-flowered Balsam

What is the natural habitat of Protium minutiflorum?

Moist, shady, rocky slopes

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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