Protium — 26 species
Botanical species in the genus Protium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Protium altsonii
Protium altsonii
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium aracouchini
Protium aracouchini
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium attenuatum
Protium attenuatum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium bahianum
Protium bahianum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. Growing close to the coast, it is probably safe to assume that the tree is tolerant of strong, salt-laden winds. A slow-growing plant.
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Protium brasiliense
Protium brasiliense
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium carana
Protium carana
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
All parts of this plant are strongly aromatic. Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium carnosum
Protium carnosum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium copal
Protium copal
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
A plant mainly of lowland areas in the tropics, being found usually at elevations below 600 metres, but exceptionally to 2,000 metres. Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium crenatum
Protium crenatum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium decandrum
Protium decandrum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium giganteum
Protium giganteum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium glaucum
Protium glaucum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium grandifolium
Protium grandifolium
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium guianense
Protium guianense
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics, usually found at elevations below 600 metres but occasionally extending to 1,000 metres, with records of plants at 1,600 metres in Venezuela. Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium heptaphyllum
Protium heptaphyllum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position. Plants have a moderate rate of growth. Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium icicariba
Protium icicariba
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium javanicum
Protium javanicum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 800 metres. It has a very distinct preference for regions with a distinct dry season. The plant can flower and produce fruit throughout the year.
Full cultivation guide →Protium macgregorii
Protium macgregorii
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium panamense
Protium panamense
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium puncticulatum
Protium puncticulatum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
The leaves have a strong odour, suggesting gum arabic. Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium sagotianum
Protium sagotianum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium serratum
Protium serratum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium spruceanum
Protium spruceanum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a shady position. A fast-growing plant. Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Protium subserratum
Protium subserratum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium tenuifolium
Protium tenuifolium
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Protium warmingianum
Protium warmingianum
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade. Plants have a moderate rate of growth. Most, if not all, species in this genus are dioecious, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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