Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
instabilis
ID:
576891

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh & Rzed.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18: 358 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576223



Common Names

  • Bursera Instabilis
  • Unstable Bursera
  • Unstable Bur-sage


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Description

Bursera instabilis (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 instabilis 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 instabilis has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Bursera instabilis: 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 instabilis

Bursera instabilis is native to Mexico.

Bursera instabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera instabilis?

Bursera instabilis

What is the natural habitat of Bursera instabilis?

Tropical dry forests in Central America

What is the size of Bursera instabilis?

Small to medium-sized tree

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-2687565: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.