Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.100 289 Observations

Gumbo limbo, West Indian-birch, Birch-gum tree, Cha-ka, Chacah, Tourist tree, Turpentine tree, Balsam Tree, Gum Tree, Gum-elemi, Lime Tree, Terpentine Tree, White Man Tree
Bursera simaruba Flower
flower
Bursera simaruba Leaf
leaf
Bursera simaruba Fruit
fruit
Bursera simaruba Bark
bark
Bursera simaruba Habit
habit
Bursera simaruba Other
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Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.
World flora
Family
Burseraceae
Genus
Bursera
Species
Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.
Common name(s)
  • Gumbo limbo
  • West Indian-birch
  • Birch-gum tree
  • Cha-ka
  • Chacah
  • Tourist tree
  • Turpentine tree
  • Balsam Tree
  • Gum Tree
  • Gum-elemi
  • Lime Tree
  • Terpentine Tree
  • White Man Tree
IUCN Red List
LC
Least Concern
Population trend: Stable
Least Concern
Population trend: Stable
Uses
  • ENVIRONMENTAL USES
    • barrier / support
    • ornamental
  • FUEL
    • firewood
  • MATERIAL
    • gum / resin
  • MEDICINE
    • folklore
Additional information
WikipediaBursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.

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Bursera simaruba Flower