Burseraceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Sapindales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 36 accepted species worldwide.
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Protium heptaphyllum (Aubl.) Marchand
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Bursera laxiflora S.Watson
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Bursera cerasiifolia Brandegee
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Canarium subulatum Guillaumin
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Canarium strictum Roxb.
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Bursera bipinnata (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Engl.
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Canarium australianum F.Muell.
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Bursera hindsiana (Benth.) Engl.
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Bursera microphylla A.Gray
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Bursera simaruba (L.) Sarg.
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Bursera glabrifolia (Kunth) Engl.
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Commiphora saxicola Engl.
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Burseraceae plants belong to the Sapindales order in the Plantae kingdom. This tree is notable for the resin it produces, called black dammar, which is used for both medicinal and commercial purposes. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Burseraceae is classified in the order Sapindales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Leaflets are usually glabrous; the midrib and lateral veins are raised on the leaflet upper surface, and have a distinct pale yellow color.
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