Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
pristifolium
ID:
1322037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Daly

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 237 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334491



Common Names

  • Protium pristifolium
  • Pristine-leaved Protium
  • Pristine-leaved Balsam


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Description

Protium pristifolium (also called Prickly-Leaved Protium, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the island of Borneo. It has small, oblong leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Protium pristifolium is a perennial tree that is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Protium pristifolium is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened and oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium pristifolium can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or vermiculite. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Protium pristifolium

Protium pristifolium is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Hispaniola.

Protium pristifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium pristifolium?

Protium pristifolium

What is the common name of Protium pristifolium?

Pristine-leaved Protium

What is the natural habitat of Protium pristifolium?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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

Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.