Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pecuniosum
ID:
1281475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Daly

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59: 15 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280813



Common Names

  • Protium pecuniosum
  • Valuable Protium
  • Valuable False Foxglove


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Description

Protium pecuniosum (also called 'Pecunious Protium', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has white flowers and is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Protium pecuniosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium pecuniosum has yellow, star-shaped flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium pecuniosum is an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be kept moist until they germinate, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Protium pecuniosum

Protium pecuniosum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Protium pecuniosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium pecuniosum?

Protium pecuniosum

What is the common name of Protium pecuniosum?

Protium pecuniosum

What is the family of Protium pecuniosum?

Burseraceae

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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