Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
746759

Status:
valid

Authors:
León de la Luz & Pérez Navarro

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 91: 39 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746092



Common Names

  • Bursera Littoralis
  • Littoralis Bursera
  • Littoral Bursera


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Description

Bursera littoralis (also called Coastal 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 littoralis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bursera littoralis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursera littoralis 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 littoralis

Bursera littoralis is found in the coastal regions of Mexico.

Bursera littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera littoralis?

Bursera littoralis

What is the common name of Bursera littoralis?

Littoral Bursera

What is the family of Bursera littoralis?

Burseraceae

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-2899308: 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.
José Juan Pérez Navarro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez Navarro' in the authors string.