Status:
valid
Authors:
Daly
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59: 21 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510117
Common Names
- Protium Urophyllidium
- Urophyllidium Protium
- Protium
Description
Protium urophyllidium (also called 'Urophyllidium Protium', among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and small, red berries. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Protium urophyllidium is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Protium urophyllidium has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Protium urophyllidium is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.
Where to Find Protium urophyllidium
Protium urophyllidium is native to Central and South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Protium urophyllidium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Protium urophyllidium?
Protium urophyllidium
What type of plant is Protium urophyllidium?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Protium urophyllidium found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,