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Noduled resin tree
Protium nodulosum

Family: Burseraceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk is 18 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Brey-vermelho, Chipia, Copal, Curucu palu, Guyash, Huilliminga, Incienzo blanco, Mimonkawe, Namoncanya, Rumi caspi, Shirkillu, Tiricu, Wayra panka, Winimonkawe, Yamacahue, Yugayo muyo

Synonyms

Protium poeppigianum Swart;