Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
surinamense
ID:
1411466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259722222. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423931



Common Names

  • Protium surinamense
  • Surinam Balsam
  • Surinam Copal


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Description

Protium surinamense (also called the Surinamese Protium, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It has a single trunk and can reach heights of up to 10 m. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Protium surinamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Protium surinamense 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium surinamense 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 surinamense

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

Protium surinamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium surinamense?

Protium surinamense

What type of plant is Protium surinamense?

Evergreen tree

Where is Protium surinamense 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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.