Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
trifoliolata
ID:
577010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bullock

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 378 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576342



Common Names

  • Trifoliolata Elephant Tree
  • Palo de Elefante Trifoliado
  • Torote Trifoliado


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Description

Bursera trifoliolata (also called Three-leaved 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 trifoliolata 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 trifoliolata is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m (49 ft) tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Bursera trifoliolata

Bursera trifoliolata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Bursera trifoliolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursera trifoliolata?

Bursera trifoliolata

What are the common names of Bursera trifoliolata?

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

What is the natural habitat of Bursera trifoliolata?

Bursera trifoliolata 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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