Bursera shaferi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
576983
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 363 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576315
Common Names
- Shafer's Elephant Tree
- Palo de Elefante de Shafer
- Torote de Shafer
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bursera shaferi (also called Shaferi Bursera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in dry forests and rocky outcrops. It has a spreading habit with small, grey-green leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bursera shaferi 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 shaferi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bursera shaferi 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 shaferi
Bursera shaferi 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 shaferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bursera shaferi?
Bursera shaferi
What is the natural habitat of Bursera shaferi?
Tropical dry forests in Central America
What is the size of Bursera shaferi?
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
IPNI record: 127216-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001419491
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687648: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.