Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
576794

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Riley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 167 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576126

Common Names

  • Bursera Attenuata
  • Attenuate Bursera
  • Attenuate Bur-sage

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Description

Bursera attenuata (also called Attenuate 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 attenuata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a source of firewood and for making charcoal. The leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bursera attenuata has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursera attenuata 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 attenuata

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

Bursera attenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera attenuata?

Bursera attenuata

What type of plant is Bursera attenuata?

Tree

Where is Bursera attenuata native to?

Mexico

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,