Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon balsamum)
Myroxylon balsamum is a tropical tree from Central and South America, producing a valuable aromatic balsam. This extract is used in perfumes, cosmetics, and traditional.
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Synonyms
Myrospermum balsamiferum Ruiz & Pav.
Myrospermum pereirae Royle
Myrospermum punctatum (Klotzsch) Walp.
Myroxylon hanburyanum Klotzsch
Myroxylon pereirae (Royle) Klotzsch
Myroxylon punctatum Klotzsch
Myroxylon sonsouatense (Pereira ex Oerst.) Flück. & D.Hanb.
Toluifera balsamum L.
Toluifera pereirae (Royle) Baill.
Toluifera punctata (Klotzsch) Baill.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderFabales
- familyFabaceae
- genusMyroxylon
- speciesMyroxylon balsamum