Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
opacum
ID:
397745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 39: 200 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397077



Common Names

  • Opacum Protium
  • Protium Opacum
  • Protiumopacum


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Synonyms

  • Protium opacum opacum [unknown]

Description

Protium opacum (also called Opaque Protium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of the Americas. It has simple, opposite leaves with a glossy, variegated surface. It is found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and disturbed areas, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Protium opacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Protium opacum are white and tubular, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium opacum is a large tree that can reach up to 60 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is often found in wetter areas such as swamps and lowland forests. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Protium opacum

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

Protium opacum FAQ

What are the common names of Protium opacum?

Protium opacum is commonly known as Opaque Protium.

What is the growth habit of Protium opacum?

Protium opacum is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall.

What is the native range of Protium opacum?

Protium opacum is native to Central 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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