Bursera palaciosii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palaciosii
ID:
576951
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed. & Calderón
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 50: 47 (2000).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576283
Common Names
- Bursera palaciosii
- Palacios' Bursera
- Palacios' Torchwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bursera palaciosii (also called Palo de Palacios, 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 palaciosii is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bursera palaciosii is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bursera palaciosii is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m (49 ft) tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Bursera palaciosii
Bursera palaciosii is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Bursera palaciosii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Bursera palaciosii?
Bursera palaciosii is found in tropical deciduous forests, typically in dry areas.
What is the average height of Bursera palaciosii?
Bursera palaciosii typically grows to a height of 8-15 meters.
What is the average lifespan of Bursera palaciosii?
Bursera palaciosii 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-2687619: 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.