Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 53 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576132
Common Names
- Bursera Bicolor
- Two-colored Bursera
- Two-colored Bur-sage
Description
Bursera bicolor (also called Two-Colored Bursera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a shrub or small tree with yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Bursera bicolor is used as a source of firewood and for making charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bursera bicolor has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bursera bicolor 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 bicolor
Bursera bicolor can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
Bursera bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bursera bicolor?
Bursera bicolor
What type of plant is Bursera bicolor?
Tree
Where is Bursera bicolor 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,