Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
widgrenii
ID:
1219599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218937



Common Names

  • Protium widgrenii
  • Widgren's Protium
  • Protium Widgrenii


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Description

Protium widgrenii (also called Widgren's Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 15 m and is found in the Amazon rainforest, from Venezuela to Peru, at altitudes of 100 to 800 m. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Protium widgrenii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protium widgrenii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Protium widgrenii

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

Protium widgrenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protium widgrenii?

Protium widgrenii

What is the common name of Protium widgrenii?

Widgren's copal

What is the distribution of Protium widgrenii?

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,

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