Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
bipinnata
ID:
576802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 49 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576134

Common Names

  • Bipinnate Bursera
  • Bipinnate Torchwood
  • Bipinnate Bursera

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Synonyms

  • Terebinthus bipinnata W.Wight ex Rose [unknown]
  • Amyris bipinnata Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [unknown]
  • Bursera bipinnata ovatifolia Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bursera elemifera (Royle) Baill. [unknown]
  • Bursera gracilis Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera tenuifolia Engl. ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bursera verapacensis Pittier [unknown]
  • Elaphrium bipinnatum Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium elemiferum Royle [unknown]
  • Elaphrium gracile Rose [unknown]
  • Elemifera bipinnata (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Terebinthus gracilis Rose [unknown]

Description

Bursera bipinnata (also called Two-pinnate Bursera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry scrub and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bursera bipinnata is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bursera bipinnata is a small white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursera bipinnata is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Bursera bipinnata

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

Bursera bipinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera bipinnata?

Bursera bipinnata

What is the common name of Bursera bipinnata?

Palo Santo

What is the natural habitat of Bursera bipinnata?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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,

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