Burseraceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Sapindales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 36 accepted species worldwide.
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Bursera microphylla A.Gray
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Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Colebr.
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Bursera graveolens (Kunth) Triana & Planch.
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Bursera grandifolia (Schltdl.) Engl.
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Bursera penicillata (Sessé & Moc.) Engl.
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Canarium subulatum Guillaumin
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Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.
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Bursera hindsiana (Benth.) Engl.
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Bursera cerasiifolia Brandegee
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Protium heptaphyllum (Aubl.) Marchand
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Canarium australianum F.Muell.
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Commiphora africana (Rich.) Engl.
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Burseraceae plants belong to the Sapindales order in the Plantae kingdom. Leaflets are usually glabrous; the midrib and lateral veins are raised on the leaflet upper surface, and have a distinct pale yellow color. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Burseraceae is classified in the order Sapindales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. On sandy soils, this species sometimes forms pure stands that can be considered a distinct plant community or association.
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