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Protium balsamiferum

Masa
Also known as: Bursera balsamifera (Sw.) Pers. +7 more
  • Bursera balsamifera (Sw.) Pers.
  • Caproxylon hedwigii Tussac
  • Hedwigia tussaccii Walp.
  • Icica hedwigia A.Rich.
  • Protium osseum (Gaertn.) Byng & Christenh.
  • Tetragastris balsamifera var. balsamifera
  • Tetragastris balsamifera var. lanceifolia Swart
  • Tetragastris ossea Gaertn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Burseraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Protium balsamiferum (commonly known as Masa) is a tree belonging to the Burseraceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico

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