Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
simaruba
ID:
576984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sarg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. & Forest 3: 260. 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576316



Common Names

  • West Indian Locust Tree
  • Algarrobo de Indias Occidentales
  • Simaruba


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Synonyms

  • Pistacia simaruba L. [unknown]
  • Terebinthus simaruba W.Wight ex Rose [unknown]
  • Bursera arborea L.Riley [unknown]
  • Bursera bonairensis Bold. [unknown]
  • Bursera gummifera L. [unknown]
  • Bursera gummifera glabrata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Bursera gummifera polyphylla DC. [unknown]
  • Bursera integerrima Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Bursera simaruba yucatanensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Bursera subpubescens Engl. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium arboreum Rose [unknown]
  • Elaphrium integerrimum Tul. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium simaruba Rose [unknown]
  • Elaphrium subpubescens Rose [unknown]
  • Icicariba simaruba M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Terebinthus arborea Rose [unknown]

Description

Bursera simaruba (also called Gumbo-limbo, 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 simaruba 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 simaruba 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 simaruba 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 simaruba

Bursera simaruba 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 simaruba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera simaruba?

Bursera simaruba

What is the natural habitat of Bursera simaruba?

Tropical dry forests in Central America

What is the size of Bursera simaruba?

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,

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