Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruiferum
ID:
175119

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl.: 233 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174448



Common Names

  • Myroxylon peruiferum
  • Peruvian Balsam
  • Balsam of Peru


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Synonyms

  • Myrospermum pedicellatum Lam. [valid]
  • Myrospermum peruiferum (L.f.) DC. [valid]
  • Myrospermum pubescens (Kunth) DC. [valid]
  • Myrospermum erythroxylum Allemão [valid]
  • Myrospermum arboreum Mutis [valid]
  • Toluifera pubescens (Kunth) Baill. [valid]
  • Toluifera pedicellata (Lam.) Baill. [valid]
  • Toluifera peruifera (L.f.) Baill. [valid]
  • Toluifera erythroxyla H.Karst. [valid]
  • Myrospermum robinifolium Warsz. ex Klotzsch [invalid]
  • Myroxylon pubescens Kunth [valid]
  • Myroxylon robiniifolium Klotzsch [valid]
  • Toluifera balsamum peruiferum M.Gómez [valid]
  • Myroxylon pedicellatum (Lam.) Willd. [unknown]

Description

Myroxylon peruiferum (also called Peruiferum Myroxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Myroxylon peruiferum is used as an ornamental plant, for timber production, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myroxylon peruiferum is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myroxylon peruiferum is a large evergreen tree native to tropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Myroxylon peruiferum

Myroxylon peruiferum is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Myroxylon peruiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myroxylon peruiferum?

Myroxylon peruiferum

What is the natural habitat of Myroxylon peruiferum?

Myroxylon peruiferum is native to the tropical forests of South America.

What are the common uses of Myroxylon peruiferum?

Myroxylon peruiferum is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of timber.

Species in the Fabaceae family