Status:
valid
Authors:
Medina
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 103: 20 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336665
Common Names
- Jerzyi Bursera
- Jerzyi
- Bursera Jerzyi
Description
Bursera jerzyi (also called 'Jerzy's Bursera', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs. It has an erect stem, with ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bursera jerzyi is a medicinal plant that is used to treat fever, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bursera jerzyi is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bursera jerzyi can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.
Where to Find Bursera jerzyi
Bursera jerzyi can be found in Mexico.
Bursera jerzyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bursera jerzyi?
Bursera jerzyi
What is the common name of Bursera jerzyi?
Jerzy's bursera
What is the natural habitat of Bursera jerzyi?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,