Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
paniculatum
ID:
399079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 270 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398411



Common Names

  • Paniculatum Protium
  • Paniculatum Bursera
  • Paniculatum Copal


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Synonyms

  • Tingulonga paniculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Protium paniculatum pentamerum Swart [unknown]
  • Protium paniculatum paniculatum [unknown]

Description

Protium paniculatum (also called Panicled Protium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 30 metres tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Protium paniculatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Protium paniculatum var. riedelianum (Engl.) Daly

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Protium paniculatum are small, white and bell-shaped, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are grayish-green in color, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium paniculatum is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in moist, lowland areas. Propagation is usually done by seed, which can be collected from the tree's fruits. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to larger containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Protium paniculatum

Protium paniculatum can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Protium paniculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium paniculatum?

Protium paniculatum

How much light does Protium paniculatum need?

Protium paniculatum prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Protium paniculatum?

Water Protium paniculatum when the top inch of soil is dry.

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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