Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
576837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 57 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576169

Common Names

  • Bursera Excelsa
  • Excelsa Bursera
  • Bursera

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Synonyms

  • Amyris elegans Willd. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera acutidens Sprague & L.Riley [unknown]
  • Bursera excelsa acutidens (Sprague & L.Riley) McVaugh & Rzed. [unknown]
  • Bursera excelsa favionalis McVaugh & Rzed. [unknown]
  • Bursera excelsa favonialis McVaugh & Rzed. [unknown]
  • Bursera sphaerocarpa Sprague & L.Riley [unknown]
  • Elaphrium excelsum Kunth [unknown]

Description

Bursera excelsa (also called Tall Bursera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a small, slow-growing tree or shrub that grows in arid regions, often in association with cacti and other succulents.

Uses & Benefits

Bursera excelsa is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics. The bark is used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, and the leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bursera excelsa is a small yellow 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 excelsa is a species of shrub in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To cultivate, it should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Bursera excelsa

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

Bursera excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera excelsa?

Bursera excelsa

What is the common name of Bursera excelsa?

Elephant Tree

What is the natural habitat of Bursera excelsa?

Bursera excelsa is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern 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,

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