Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 66 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576190
Common Names
- Bursera Glauca
- Glauca Bursera
- Bursera
Synonyms
- Terebinthus nashii Britton [unknown]
- Terebinthus glauca Britton [unknown]
- Bursera nashii Urb. [unknown]
- Commiphora glauca (Griseb.) Moncada [unknown]
- Elaphrium glaucum Rose [unknown]
- Elaphrium nashii Rose [unknown]
Description
Bursera glauca (also called Glaucous 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 glauca 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 glauca has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Bursera glauca: This species is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established. Once established, the plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Bursera glauca
Bursera glauca can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
Bursera glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bursera glauca?
Bursera glauca
What is the common name of Bursera glauca?
Elephant Tree
What is the natural habitat of Bursera glauca?
Bursera glauca 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,