Protium
Protium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Protium, scientifically known as Protium, is a genus of aromatic trees native to the Neotropical rainforests. Renowned for producing valuable resins like copal, these plants offer significant medicinal potential. They are traditionally used in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues, showcasing remarkable therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Burseraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Managa · Tingulonga · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ProtiumSynonyms
- Managa
- Tingulonga
- Paraprotium
- Icica
- Icicopsis
- Tetragastris
- Hemicrepidospermum
- Caproxylon
- Crepidospermum
- Marignia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Icica
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Sapindales and the family Burseraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Protium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Burseraceae |
| Genus | Protium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple continents and regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius and Madagascar. Its range extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it is specifically located in Assam and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is present in the South-Central regions of China. These various locations highlight the wide ecological reach of the Protium genus.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| China | China South-Central |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Protium has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Chemicals
Protium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Brein, Maniladiol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Brein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Maniladiol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Brein
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Maniladiol
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Preparations
Protium has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves, oleoresins, resins.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleoresins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Resins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaves
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Oleoresins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Resins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology