The Parent Family is - Burseraceae
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Woody Genus Bursera

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Common Names - Gumbo-Limbo Synonyms - None found
Authority - Jacq. ex L.Gymnosperm or Angiosperm? Angiosperm
Plant forms - Aromatic trees & shrubsTotal Number of species - 50
World Distribution - Guatemala, Tropical America
Comments - Source of resins, oils and medicines. Has wood. Wood from this genus is used for firewood, matches, resins for varnish. It was used by the Mayans for incense.



Woody Species of Bursera

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1 - Bursera confusa.
2 - Bursera glauca.
3 - Bursera grandifolia.
4 - Bursera gravealens .
5 - Bursera gummifera.
6 - Bursera hindsiana.
7 - Bursera inaguensis.
8 - Bursera laxiflora.
...9 - Bursera simaruba.
10 - Bursera sp. .




End of Listing for Woody Species of Bursera