Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
vestitum
ID:
1219666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Daly

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 41: 24 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219004



Common Names

  • Protium vestitum
  • Vestitum Balsam
  • Balsam Tree


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Description

Protium vestitum (also called 'Vestite Balsam', among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Caribbean. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Protium vestitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium vestitum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are usually green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium vestitum is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to grow this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water them regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Protium vestitum

Protium vestitum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Protium vestitum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium vestitum?

Protium vestitum

What is the common name of Protium vestitum?

Clothed copal

What is the distribution of Protium vestitum?

Central America, South America, and the Caribbean

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4700577: Based on the initial data import
Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.