Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
linanoe
ID:
576913

Status:
valid

Authors:
(La Llave) Rzed., Calderón & Medina

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 66: 103 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576245



Common Names

  • Bursera linanoe
  • Linano's Bursera
  • Linano's Torchwood


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Synonyms

  • Amyris linaloe La Llave [unknown]
  • Amyris linanoe La Llave [unknown]
  • Bursera aloexylon Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera delpechiana Poiss. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Bursera longipedunculata Standl. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium aloexylon Schied. ex Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium delpechianum Rose [unknown]
  • Elaphrium longipedunculatum Rose [unknown]
  • Terebinthus delpechiana Rose [unknown]

Description

Bursera linanoe (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 linanoe is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and for making furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bursera linanoe 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

Bursera linanoe is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Bursera linanoe

Bursera linanoe is native to Mexico.

Bursera linanoe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera linanoe?

Bursera linanoe

What is the natural habitat of Bursera linanoe?

Tropical dry forests in Central America

What is the size of Bursera linanoe?

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-2687585: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.
Pablo de La Llave (1773-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'La Llave' in the authors string.
Rosalinda Medina Lemos (d.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medina' in the authors string.