Protium heptaphyllum — a medium houseplant
SPECIMEN · FROM THE LIBRARY
Protium heptaphyllum

Protium Heptaphyllum

Updated · 39 observations
ON THIS PLANT

Protium heptaphyllum, also known as almécega, breu, and almíscar, is a species of tree from South America commonly found in the areas of Brazil, the Guyanas, and Venezuela. The plant is typically harvested by locals for resin, food, wood, and other medical uses.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Protium
Family
Burseraceae
PLATES
Protium heptaphyllum leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Protium heptaphyllum leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Protium heptaphyllum flower
PLATE 03 · flower
Protium heptaphyllum flower
PLATE 04 · flower
Protium heptaphyllum fruit
PLATE 05 · fruit
Protium heptaphyllum bark
PLATE 06 · bark
ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

You might also like.