Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
submoniliformis
ID:
576995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 55 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576327



Common Names

  • Submoniliformis Elephant Tree
  • Palo de Elefante Submoniliforme
  • Torote Submoniliforme


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Synonyms

  • Terebinthus submoniliformis Rose [unknown]
  • Bursera subsessiliformis Engl. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium submoniliforme Marchand ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium submoniliforme (Engl.) Marchand ex Rose [deprecated]

Description

Bursera submoniliformis (also called Submoniliformis 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 submoniliformis 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

Flower: Small, yellowish-green, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursera submoniliformis 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 submoniliformis

Bursera submoniliformis 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 submoniliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera submoniliformis?

Bursera submoniliformis

What are the common names of Bursera submoniliformis?

Elephant tree, palo de elefante, palo mulato, torote, torote prieto

What is the natural habitat of Bursera submoniliformis?

Bursera submoniliformis is native to the Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert, and Baja California Peninsula in Mexico.

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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