Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
746765

Status:
valid

Authors:
León de la Luz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 91: 44 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746098

Common Names

  • Bursera Rupicola
  • Rupicola Bursera
  • Rupicol Bursera

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Description

Bursera rupicola (also called Cliff Bursera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Bursera rupicola is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bursera rupicola has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursera rupicola is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil. When propagating by cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn and root in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bursera rupicola

Bursera rupicola is found in the tropical dry forests of Mexico.

Bursera rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera rupicola?

Bursera rupicola

What is the family of Bursera rupicola?

Burseraceae

What is the habitat of Bursera rupicola?

Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899314: Based on the initial data import
José Luis León de la Luz (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León de la Luz' in the authors string.