[Specimen details]

Protium copal
Family Name Burseraceae
Currently Accepted Name Protium copal (Schltdl. & Cham.) Engl. - Determined By: M. Nee, 1981
Locality Mexico. Veracruz 3.5-5.5 km E of Tebanca (3.5-5.5 km E of E side of Lago Catemaco). 18° 25' 17" N 95° 6' 50" W
Description Tree 15 m tall; inflorescence and flowers greenish.
Habitat Selva alta perennifolia - bosque caducifolio; rich forest with Liquidambar macrophylla and tropical evergreen species; along dirt road.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 650 to 800 m
Specimen Notes
Collector B. F. Hansen 7617
with M. Nee
Collection Date 06 Jul 1980
Accession Number 158254
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