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Protium ecuadorense

Family: Burseraceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are oval and taper to a short tip. The fruit are green and brown.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet climate conditions. It has been recorded at 550 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Anime, Anime blanco, Champil, Copal, Copal blanco, Copalillo, Quema pecho, Witagewe

Synonyms