Protium copal
| Protium copal | |
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| Libellus de medicinalibus Indorum herbis f. 56v detail copal | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Burseraceae |
| Genus: | Protium |
| Species: | P. copal
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| Binomial name | |
| Protium copal | |
Protium copal, commonly known as the copal tree, is a species of tree endemic to Mexico and Central America. It is found in wet tropical forests, preferring heavy shade.[1] It grows to 30 metres (98 ft) in height and has long leathery leaves.[1] The fruits are (2–3 cm) and smooth, with a single pit.[1]
The dried sap of the tree is known as copal. It is commonly used as an incense, similar to frankincense.[1]
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