Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
576932

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 155 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576264



Common Names

  • Bursera microphylla
  • Small-Leaf Bursera
  • Small-Leaf Torchwood


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Synonyms

  • Elaphrium microphyllum Rose [unknown]
  • Terebinthus microphylla Rose [unknown]

Description

Bursera microphylla (also called Palo de Ceniza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests and in tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Bursera microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and bouquets. It is known to be drought tolerant and can help improve air quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bursera microphylla 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 microphylla is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 5°C (41°F). It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Bursera microphylla

Bursera microphylla is native to Mexico.

Bursera microphylla FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Bursera microphylla?

Bursera microphylla is found in tropical deciduous forests, typically in dry areas.

What is the average height of Bursera microphylla?

Bursera microphylla typically grows to a height of 8-15 meters.

What is the average lifespan of Bursera microphylla?

Bursera microphylla typically lives for up to 200 years.

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-2687601: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.