Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
warmingianum
ID:
398946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marchand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1873: 55 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398278



Common Names

  • Protium warmingianum
  • Warmingianum Protium
  • Warmingianum Protiu


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Synonyms

  • Protium blanchetii Engl. [unknown]
  • Tingulonga warmingiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tingulonga blanchetii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Icicopsis brasiliensis Engl. [unknown]

Description

Protium warmingianum (also called Warming's 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 warmingianum 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 warmingianum is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protium warmingianum 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 warmingianum

Protium warmingianum can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Protium warmingianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium warmingianum?

Protium warmingianum

What is the natural habitat of Protium warmingianum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Protium warmingianum?

A medium-sized tree

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,