Bursera graveolens
About
Bursera graveolens, known in Spanish as palo santo, is a species of wild tree in the family Burseraceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, northwestern South America from Venezuela to Peru, and the Galápagos Islands.
- Family
- Burseraceae
How to use it
Palo santo is often used for its aromatic qualities in incense and essential oils. It is believed to have cleansing properties, making it popular in spiritual practices and rituals. Additionally, its wood can be crafted into decorative items, adding a fragrant touch to your home. [4, 5, 14]
Sources: Wikidata, en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Palo santo is not typically eaten by humans. Instead, its wood is often used for its aromatic properties, especially in incense and essential oils. While it offers delightful scents, it’s best to enjoy it in non-culinary ways. [4, 5]
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Bursera graveolens
- Slug
- bursera-graveolens
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Burseraceae
- Genus
- Bursera
- Species
- graveolens
- Wikidata QID
- Q1134036
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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