Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
morelense
ID:
1315630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramirez

Source:
ipni

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Estud. Hist. Nat. : 120 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328084



Common Names

  • Bursera morelense
  • Morelense Bursera
  • Morelense Torchwood


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Description

Bursera morelense (also called Morelos Bursera, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Burseraceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial tree with a creeping, branching stem. It is native to Mexico and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bursera morelense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bursera morelense has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursera morelense can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Bursera morelense

Bursera morelense is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Bursera morelense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera morelense?

Bursera morelense

What is the common name of Bursera morelense?

Morel's Bursera

Where is Bursera morelense found?

Bursera morelense is found in Mexico.

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

José Ramírez (1852-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramirez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127179-1: Based on the initial data import