Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
AMYRIS P. Browne, Civ. Nat. Hist. Jamaica 208. 1756.
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TYPE: Amyris balsamifera Linnaeus
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amyris balsamifera | BALSAM TORCHWOOD | Native | ||
| Amyris elemifera | SEA TORCHWOOD | Native FAC (NWPL) |
Identification Key
1. Leaflets 3-7, mostly 5-7, the largest ones usually >6 cm long; inflorescence and ovary puberulent; fruit 9-14 mm long
1. Leaflets 3-5, mostly 3, the largest ones usually <6 cm long; inflorescence and ovary glabrous; fruit 5-8 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elemi | Elemi Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 342, 552. 1763. | TYPE: = Amyris P. Browne 1756. | |
| Elemifera | Elemifera Burman, in Plumier, Pl. Amer. 87, t. 100. 1756. | TYPE: Amyris balsamifera Linnaeus | |
| Schimmelia | Schimmelia Holmes, Pharm. J. 62: 53, f. 1-4. 1899. | TYPE: Schimmelia oleifera Holmes |