Bursera — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Bursera recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Bursera copallifera
Bursera copallifera
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics, where it is usually found at elevations above 400 metres. Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil.
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Bursera fagaroides
Bursera fagaroides
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
A plant of drier areas in the tropics and subtropics. It can tolerate occasional short-lived frosts with temperatures down to -4°c, so long as the weather is not too wet. Requires a sunny position.
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Bursera simaruba
Bursera simaruba
Family: Burseraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropical regions of Central America, where it is found growing at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It prefers areas where the mean annual temperature is in the range 18 - 25°c, and the mean annual rainfall is 800 - 3,000mm. Prefers a sunny position and a well-drained soil.
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