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Protium copal
Libellus de medicinalibus Indorum herbis f. 56v detail copal
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Protium
Species:
P. copal
Binomial name
Protium copal

Protium copal, commonly known as the copal tree, is a species of tree endemic to Mexico and Central America. It is found in wet tropical forests, preferring heavy shade. [1] It grows to 30 metres (98 ft) in height and has long leathery leaves. [1] The fruits are (2–3 cm) and smooth, with a single pit. [1]

The dried sap of the tree is known as copal. It is commonly used as an incense, similar to frankincense. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Harris, Kate (2009). Trees of Belize. Belize: Bay Cedar Publishing. pp. 47–48. ISBN  9780992758202.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Protium copal
Libellus de medicinalibus Indorum herbis f. 56v detail copal
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Protium
Species:
P. copal
Binomial name
Protium copal

Protium copal, commonly known as the copal tree, is a species of tree endemic to Mexico and Central America. It is found in wet tropical forests, preferring heavy shade. [1] It grows to 30 metres (98 ft) in height and has long leathery leaves. [1] The fruits are (2–3 cm) and smooth, with a single pit. [1]

The dried sap of the tree is known as copal. It is commonly used as an incense, similar to frankincense. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Harris, Kate (2009). Trees of Belize. Belize: Bay Cedar Publishing. pp. 47–48. ISBN  9780992758202.

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