Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
fagaroides
ID:
576842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. [A.DC. & C.DC.] 4: 48. 1883 [Mar 1883]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576174

Common Names

  • Bursera Fagaroides
  • Fagaroides Bursera
  • Bursera

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Synonyms

  • Terebinthus odorata Rose [unknown]
  • Amyris fagaroides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Amyris ventricosa La Llave ex Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Bursera covillei Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera fagaroides bourgeauana Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera fagaroides crenulata Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera fagaroides elliptica Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera fagaroides elongata McVaugh & Rzed. [unknown]
  • Bursera fagaroides purpusii (Brandegee) McVaugh & Rzed. [unknown]
  • Bursera fagaroides ramosissima Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera lonchophylla Sprague & L.Riley [unknown]
  • Bursera obovata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Bursera odorata Brandegee [unknown]
  • Bursera purpusii Brandegee [unknown]
  • Bursera schaffneri S.Watson [unknown]
  • Bursera tenuifolia Rose [unknown]
  • Commiphora inaguensis (Britton) Moncada [unknown]
  • Elaphrium covillei Rose [unknown]
  • Elaphrium fagaroides Kunth [unknown]
  • Elaphrium lonchophyllum (Sprague & L.Riley) J.G.Ortega [unknown]
  • Elaphrium obovatum Rose [unknown]
  • Elaphrium odoratum Rose [unknown]
  • Elaphrium purpusii Rose [unknown]
  • Elaphrium schaffneri Rose [unknown]
  • Elaphrium tenuifolium Rose [unknown]
  • Terebinthus tenuifolia Rose [unknown]
  • Bursera fagaroides fagaroides [unknown]
  • Terebinthus fagaroides W.Wight ex Rose [unknown]
  • Terebinthus schaffneri Rose [unknown]

Description

Bursera fagaroides (also called Fagara-like 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 fagaroides 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

Bursera fagaroides 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 fagaroides 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 fagaroides

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

Bursera fagaroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera fagaroides?

Bursera fagaroides

What is the common name of Bursera fagaroides?

Elephant Tree

What is the natural habitat of Bursera fagaroides?

Bursera fagaroides 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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