Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
filicifolia
ID:
576849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 248 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576181

Common Names

  • Bursera Filicifolia
  • Filicifolia Bursera
  • Bursera

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Synonyms

  • Bursera laxiflora filicifolia (Brandegee) Felger [unknown]
  • Elaphrium filicifolium Rose [unknown]
  • Bursera laxiflora filicifolia (Brandegee) Felger & Lowe [unknown]

Description

Bursera filicifolia (also called Fern-leaved 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 filicifolia 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 filicifolia 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 filicifolia 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 filicifolia

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

Bursera filicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera filicifolia?

Bursera filicifolia

What is the common name of Bursera filicifolia?

Elephant Tree

What is the natural habitat of Bursera filicifolia?

Bursera filicifolia 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,

References