Bursera linanoe

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Terebinthus aloexylon
• Bursera longipedunculata
• Amyris linaloe
• Amyris linanoe
• Elaphrium aloexylon
• Elaphrium longipedunculatum
• Elaphrium delpechianum
• Bursera aloexylon
• Bursera delpechiana
• Terebinthus delpechiana

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Bursera linanoe, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Burseraceae and the genus Bursera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Bursera linanoe, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central parts of Mexico. Its presence extends into the northeastern territories of the country as well. Additionally, the species is distributed across the Gulf region of Mexico. Finally, it is also documented to inhabit the southwestern portions of the nation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Bursera linanoe is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a deciduous species, it undergoes periodic leaf shedding, a strategic physiological adaptation often linked to seasonal moisture availability or drought avoidance. This cycle of shedding and regrowth enables the plant to manage its resources effectively throughout its long-term existence in its natural habitat.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Bursera linanoe is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching an average plant height of approximately 6 m. This species is a terrestrial plant that functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor an epiphyte. In terms of its structural habit, it is classified as self-supporting, lacking the climbing mechanisms of lianas or vines, and maintains a robust, woody constitution.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Bursera linanoe is characterized by specialized adaptations to arid environments, particularly through its succulent stem morphology which facilitates water storage and reduces transpirational loss. The plant employs a Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) pathway or similar drought-avoidance physiological mechanisms to optimize carbon fixation while minimizing moisture depletion during high-temperature periods. Its metabolic processes are tightly regulated to maintain cellular turgor under significant water stress, utilizing organic solutes for osmotic adjustment. Regarding its nutrient cycling capabilities, Bursera linanoe is not a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria typically found in certain leguminous species, meaning it relies on the decomposition of organic matter and soil mineral availability for its nitrogen requirements.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Bursera linanoe has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include EO, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, LIMONENE, LINALYL ACETATE.

EO

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GERANIOL

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GERANYL ACETATE

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LIMONENE

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LINALYL ACETATE

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Linalol

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METHYL HEPTENONE

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MYRCENE

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Neryl acetate

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alpha-TERPINEOL

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Activities

Bursera linanoe has 97 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anesthetic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.

Anesthetic

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of aquatic animal health

ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Anthelmintic

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