Bursera morelensis
Bursera morelensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in arid regions, holds great importance in traditional ethnobotany. Native to specific dry ecosystems, this plant is utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers study its unique chemical compounds to unlock potential applications in modern pharmacology and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Bursera morelensis
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Bursera morelensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales. Finally, it is classified under the family Burseraeaceae within the genus Bursera.
| 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 morelensis, is referred to by several regional and linguistic names. In Swedish (sv), it is called Bursera morelense, while in Cebuano (ceb), the name is also documented as Bursera morelense. Similarly, in Waray (war), it is known as Bursera morelense, and this same designation is used in German (de) as Bursera morelense. Finally, in Italian (it), the plant is identified as Bursera morelense.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| ceb | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| war | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| de | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| it | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| es | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| fr | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| bg | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| ru | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
| nl | Bursera morelense | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is natively distributed across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Specifically, its presence is documented throughout the central part of Mexico. It can also be found growing in the northeastern territories of the nation. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Gulf region of Mexico. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the southwestern portions of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bursera morelensis, is valued for its specific medicinal components, most notably its bark and the dried exudate it produces. The bark is often utilized in traditional practices for its various therapeutic properties, while the dried exudate, a resinous substance that seeps from the stem, is collected and processed for its unique chemical constituents. Together, these parts serve as the primary sources for extracting the bioactive compounds essential to its medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried exudate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bursera morelensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include a-Phellandrene, carvacrol, deoxypodophyllotoxin, morelensin, p-cymene.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| a-Phellandrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxypodophyllotoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morelensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bursera morelensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bursera morelensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |