Protium

E586697

Protium is a genus of tropical trees and shrubs known for producing aromatic resins and belonging to the frankincense and myrrh family.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf plant genus
taxon
belongsToGroup frankincense and myrrh family
clade Magnoliophyta
surface form: Angiosperms

Eudicots
Rosids
commonName protium
contains terpenes in resin
describedAs genus of tropical trees and shrubs
distribution Caribbean NERFINISHED
Central America NERFINISHED
South America NERFINISHED
tropical forests
ecologicalRole component of tropical forest canopy
food source for frugivores
family Burseraceae NERFINISHED
habitat lowland rainforests
submontane forests
hasGrowthForm shrub
tree
hasPart aromatic bark
compound leaves
fleshy fruits
resin canals
small flowers
kingdom Plantae
leafType evergreen
lifeCycle perennial
memberOf Burseraceae genera
nativeTo Neotropics NERFINISHED
tropical regions
notedFor producing aromatic resins
order Sapindales
photosyntheticPathway C3
pollination insect-pollinated
produces aromatic resin
oleoresin
relatedTo Boswellia NERFINISHED
Commiphora NERFINISHED
reproduction sexual reproduction via flowers
resinProperty flammable
fragrant
resinUsedBy local communities
taxonRank genus
usedFor incense
traditional medicine
varnish and adhesives
woodType hardwood

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Burseraceae hasNotableGenus Protium