Protium heptaphyllum is an evergreen tree with a large, dense crown; it can grow 10 - 20 metres tall
The bole is 40 - 60cm in diameter
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use, especially for its resin, but also as a food, medicine and source of wood. It is sometimescultivated for the edible fruits and the resin, and the resin is sometimes exported[ An ornamental plant, it can be used in urban and rural planting schemes
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use, especially for its resin, but also as a food, medicine and source of wood. It is sometimescultivated for the edible fruits and the resin, and the resin is sometimes exported[ An ornamental plant, it can be used in urban and rural planting schemes