Status:
valid
Authors:
Bullock
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 366 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576215
Common Names
- Bursera Hintonii
- Hintonii Bursera
- Bursera
Description
Bursera hintonii (also called Elephant Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to the Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert, and the Baja California Peninsula. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to sandy washes.
Uses & Benefits
Bursera hintonii 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 hintonii is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Bursera hintonii: 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 hintonii
Bursera hintonii is native to Mexico.
Bursera hintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bursera hintonii?
Bursera hintonii
What type of plant is Bursera hintonii?
Tree
What is the optimal soil type for Bursera hintonii?
Well-drained, sandy soil
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,