Bursera occulta
Bursera occulta
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Burseraceae
- Genus:
- Bursera
- Species:
- Bursera occulta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire or cutting, typical of tropical dry forest species. Aromatic resin in bark may be flammable.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily when fresh but lose viability quickly. Best sown immediately after collection in well-drained media.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI