Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed., Calderón & Medina
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 66: 116 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576294
Common Names
- Pontiveteris Bursera
- Pontiveteris Torchwood
- Pontiveteris Bursera
Description
Bursera pontiveteris (also called Palo de Pontiveter, 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 pontiveteris 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 pontiveteris 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bursera pontiveteris is a small evergreen tree native to Mexico. It is easily propagated from seed, although it may take several years for the seedlings to reach a size suitable for transplanting. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken from mature trees. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Bursera pontiveteris
Bursera pontiveteris 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 pontiveteris FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Bursera pontiveteris?
Bursera pontiveteris is found in tropical deciduous forests, typically in dry areas.
What is the average height of Bursera pontiveteris?
Bursera pontiveteris typically grows to a height of 8-15 meters.
What is the average lifespan of Bursera pontiveteris?
Bursera pontiveteris 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,