Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
trifoliolatum
ID:
398957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 266 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398289



Common Names

  • Protium trifoliolatum
  • Trifoliolatum Protium
  • Trifoliolatum Protiu


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Synonyms

  • Protium martiana Engl. [unknown]
  • Protium pauciflorum Swart [unknown]
  • Protium titubans J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Protium martianum Engl. [unknown]
  • Tetragastris trifoliolata (Engl.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Protium joannis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Tingulonga martiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tingulonga trifoliolata (Engl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Protium trifoliolatum (also called Three-Leaved Protium, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It has a grey-green stem with yellowish-brown spines and white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Protium trifoliolatum is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Protium trifoliolatum is white, with a yellow center and a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium trifoliolatum is a tropical evergreen tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Protium trifoliolatum

Protium trifoliolatum can be found in Mexico.

Protium trifoliolatum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Protium trifoliolatum?

Protium trifoliolatum is found in tropical rainforests, in areas with high humidity and temperatures.

What is the size of Protium trifoliolatum?

Protium trifoliolatum is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 20 meters in height.

What are the uses of Protium trifoliolatum?

Protium trifoliolatum is used in traditional medicine, for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and for its timber.

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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