Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms

  • Filed As

    Fabaceae
    Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 2077 with R. Arvigo, P. & R. Cocom, C. Heckert, R. Melendez, A. Morales, G. Shropshire, 09 Aug 1989

  • Location

    Belize. Cayo. Vaca Plateau. Vaca Falls.

  • Habitat

    Primary forest.

  • Description

    Tree to 5m with dbh 50cm.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 86388

    Occurrence ID: bc2d7a3c-1c9f-4a8f-a988-63bd729eef44

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Arvigo, Rosita. 2015. Messages from the gods: a guide to the useful plants of Belize. xii + 539 pp.
    Notes: p. 243, 335, 336
    LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2014020343

  • Local Name

    balsam, balsamo

  • Language
    English, Spanish
  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Cayo

  • Locality

    Vaca Plateau. Vaca Falls

  • Coordinates

    16.83, -89.1

  • Distribution

    Map all specimens of this taxon

  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Genitourinary System Effects/Disorders

  • Level 3 Use

    Other Genitourinary System disorders/effects

  • Use Notes

    for kidney problems

  • Level 1 Use

    MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

  • Level 2 Use

    Unspecified (Materials and Products)

  • Level 3 Use

    Incense

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