Amyris Balsamifera
''Amyris'' is a genus of flowering plants in the citrus family, Rutaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek word αμ ('), which means "intensely scented" and refers to the strong odor of the resin. Members of the genus are commonly known as torchwoods because of their highly flammable wood. Species , Plants of the World Online accepted the following species: *'' Amyris abeggii'' Ekman ex Urb. *'' Amyris amazonica'' Cornejo & Kallunki *'' Amyris apiculata'' Urb. & Ekman *'' Amyris attenuata'' Standl. *'' Amyris balsamifera'' L. – balsam torchwood *'' Amyris barbata'' Lundell *'' Amyris brachybotrys'' Turcz. *'' Amyris brenesii'' Standl. *''Amyris carterae'' Rebman & F.Chiang *'' Amyris centinelensis'' Cornejo *'' Amyris chiapensis'' Lundell *'' Amyris conzattii'' Standl. *''Amyris cordata'' I.M.Johnst. *''Amyris crebrinervis'' Gereau *''Amyris cubensis'' (Borhidi & Acuña) Beurton *''Amyris diatrypa'' Spreng. – hairy torchwood *''Amyris elemifera'' L. – sea torchw ...
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Amyris Elemifera
''Amyris elemifera'' is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae. Its common names include sea torchwood, smooth torchwood,''Amyris elemifera''.
NatureServe. 2012. candlewood, sea amyris, tea, ''cuabilla'', and ''bois chandelle''. It is native to in the , the , and the