Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swart) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259722222. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423923
Description
Protium multijugum (also called Protium multijugus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers that are often tinged with yellow. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Protium multijugum is used for making furniture, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Protium multijugum is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protium multijugum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Protium multijugum
Protium multijugum is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in the wild in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Protium multijugum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protium multijugum?
Protium multijugum
What type of plant is Protium multijugum?
Evergreen tree
Where is Protium multijugum native to?
South America
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
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.