Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
altijuga
ID:
576781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzed., Calderón & Medina

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 66: 38 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576113

Common Names

  • Bursera Altijuga
  • Altijuga Bursera
  • Altijuga Bur-sage

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Description

Bursera altijuga (also called Altijuga Bursera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in dry forests and rocky outcrops. It has a spreading habit with small, grey-green leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bursera altijuga is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a unique, attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bursera altijuga is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursera altijuga is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bursera altijuga

Bursera altijuga can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Bursera altijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera altijuga?

Bursera altijuga

What is the common name of Bursera altijuga?

Altijuga Bursera

What is the natural habitat of Bursera altijuga?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Bursera genus

Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata, Bursera cuneata, Bursera denticulata, Bursera discolor, Bursera diversifolia, Bursera dubia, Bursera epinnata, Bursera esparzae, Bursera excelsa, Bursera fagaroides, Bursera filicifolia, Bursera fragilis, Bursera fragrantissima, Bursera frenningiae, Bursera galeottiana, Bursera glabra, Bursera glabrifolia, Bursera glauca, Bursera gracilipes, Bursera grandifolia, Bursera graveolens, Bursera heliae, Bursera heteresthes, Bursera heterophylla,

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687465: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.
Rosalinda Medina Lemos (d.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medina' in the authors string.