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Protium heptaphyllum
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Protium heptaphyllum

LC Least Concern

Names

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Scientific nameProtium heptaphyllum (Aubl.) Marchand

About this species

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.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSapindales
FamilyBurseraceae
GenusProtium

In Suriname

240Records in Suriname
1835First record
2023Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini66
  • Brokopondo11
  • Para6
  • Marowijne4

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

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