Balsam tree (tolu, Peru)
Myroxylon balsamum
One tree, two balsams: var. balsamum in Colombia gives solid tolu from cut bark; var. pereirae in El Salvador gives liquid Peru balsam from scorched bark. Both are cinnamate-benzoate balsams close to benzoin.
| Family | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Order | Fabales |
| Habit | Tall legume tree of tropical American forests |
| GBIF occurrence records | 2,416 |
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Recorded in (top countries)
- Colombia 634
- Brazil 308
- Peru 173
- Mexico 139
- Bolivia 122
- Ecuador 122
- El Salvador 82
- unknown 71