Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1219606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 569 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218944



Common Names

  • Peruvian Trattinnickia
  • Peruvian Yellowwood
  • Trattinnickia peruviana


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Description

Trattinnickia peruviana (also called Peruvian trattinnickia, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and it typically grows in moist forests and along streambanks. It has small, yellow flowers and large, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Trattinnickia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trattinnickia peruviana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Trattinnickia peruviana 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 Trattinnickia peruviana

Trattinnickia peruviana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Trattinnickia peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trattinnickia peruviana?

Trattinnickia peruviana

What is the common name of Trattinnickia peruviana?

Peruvian copal

What is the distribution of Trattinnickia peruviana?

Central America, South America, and the Caribbean

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,