Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 185 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218943
Common Names
- Demerara Trattinnickia
- Demerara Yellowwood
- Trattinnickia demerarae
Description
Trattinnickia demerarae (also called Demerara trattinnickia, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and it typically grows in moist forests and along streambanks. It has small, yellow flowers and large, ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Trattinnickia demerarae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trattinnickia demerarae has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Trattinnickia demerarae
Trattinnickia demerarae is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Trattinnickia demerarae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trattinnickia demerarae?
Trattinnickia demerarae
What is the common name of Trattinnickia demerarae?
Demerara copal
What is the distribution of Trattinnickia demerarae?
Central America, South America, and the Caribbean
Species in the Trattinnickia genus
Trattinnickia ferruginea,
Trattinnickia glaziovii,
Trattinnickia mensalis,
Trattinnickia boliviana,
Trattinnickia burserifolia,
Trattinnickia rhoifolia,
Trattinnickia lawrancei,
Trattinnickia laxiflora,
Trattinnickia panamensis,
Trattinnickia demerarae,
Trattinnickia peruviana,
Trattinnickia aspera,
Trattinnickia lancifolia,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,