Bursera microphylla
Bursera microphylla, commonly known as the small-leaf bursera, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to arid coastal regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable biochemical insights into natural healing and botanical pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Bursera microphylla
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, placing it in the family Burseraeaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Bursera, specifically as the species Bursera microphylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bursera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bursera microphylla, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Esperanto, it is called Malgrandfolia bursero, while in Arabic, it is identified as بورسيرة صغيرة الأوراق and similarly as بورسيره صغيرة الاوراق in Arabic dialects. In Japanese, the name used is ブルセラ・ミクロフィラ, and in Spanish, it is referred to as Elaphrium microphyllum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Malgrandfolia bursero | Wikidata |
| ar | بورسيرة صغيرة الأوراق | Wikidata |
| arz | بورسيره صغيرة الاوراق | Wikidata |
| ja | ブルセラ・ミクロフィラ | Wikidata |
| es | Elaphrium microphyllum | Wikidata |
| sv | Elaphrium microphylla | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. In the United States, its presence is noted within the states of Arizona and California. Moving south, the species extends into various parts of Mexico. Specifically, it can be found throughout the Northeast region of Mexico. Additionally, its range covers the Northwest territory of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bursera microphylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol rhamnoside, quercetin rhamnoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bursera microphylla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bursera microphylla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |