Gum-elemi

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Class

Magnoliopsida (목련강)

Order

Sapindales (무환자나무목)

Family

Burseraceae

Genus

Bursera

Species

Bursera simaruba (Gum-elemi)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chaca

French bois de gommier blanc

Similar Species in Bursera

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Red Elephant Tree

Bursera hindsiana

Least Concern

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Elephant Tree

Bursera fagaroides

Least Concern

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Elephant Tree

Bursera microphylla

Least Concern

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Indian-lavender

Bursera penicillata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gum-elemi?

The scientific name of Gum-elemi is Bursera simaruba. It belongs to the genus Bursera.

Where does Gum-elemi live?

Gum-elemi is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Cuba.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba.

What family does Gum-elemi belong to?

Gum-elemi (Bursera simaruba) belongs to the genus Bursera, which is part of the taxonomic family Burseraceae.

What kingdom does Gum-elemi belong to?

Gum-elemi (Bursera simaruba) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Gum-elemi?

The closest relatives of Gum-elemi in the genus Bursera include Red Elephant Tree, Elephant Tree, Elephant Tree, Indian-lavender.