Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
577006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 14: 304 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576338



Common Names

  • Tomentosa Elephant Tree
  • Palo de Elefante Tomentoso
  • Torote Tomentoso


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Synonyms

  • Amyris tomentosa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bursera panamensis Pittier [unknown]
  • Bursera tomentosa pubescens Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium jacquinianum Kunth [unknown]
  • Elaphrium octandrum Scop. [unknown]
  • Elaphrium tomentosum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Fagara octandra L. [unknown]
  • Terebinthus tomentosa W.Wight [unknown]

Description

Bursera tomentosa (also called Woolly Bursera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry scrub and tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bursera tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Bursera tomentosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Bursera tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera tomentosa?

Bursera tomentosa

What are the common names of Bursera tomentosa?

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

What is the natural habitat of Bursera tomentosa?

Bursera tomentosa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687669: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.