Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
sarukhanii
ID:
576975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guevara & Rzed.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 39: 73 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576307



Common Names

  • Sarukhan's Elephant Tree
  • Palo de Elefante de Sarukhan
  • Torote de Sarukhan


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Description

Bursera sarukhanii (also called Palo de Sarukhan, 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 sarukhanii 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 flowers of Bursera sarukhanii are small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursera sarukhanii 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 sarukhanii

Bursera sarukhanii 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 sarukhanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera sarukhanii?

Bursera sarukhanii

What is the natural habitat of Bursera sarukhanii?

Tropical dry forests in Central America

What is the size of Bursera sarukhanii?

Small to medium-sized tree

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-2687640: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
F. Guevara-Fefer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guevara' in the authors string.