Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balsamiferum
ID:
1061190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060528



Common Names

  • Myroxylon balsamiferum
  • Balsam-bearing Myroxylon
  • Balsamiferum Myroxylon


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Description

Myroxylon balsamiferum (also called Balsam of Peru, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are oblong-elliptic in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myroxylon balsamiferum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myroxylon balsamiferum is yellow and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green colour.

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Where to Find Myroxylon balsamiferum

Myroxylon balsamiferum is native to Central and West Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13065555: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.