Gumbo-limbo
Bursera simaruba
About
Bursera simaruba, commonly known as gumbo-limbo, the tourist tree, copperwood, almácigo, chaca, West Indian birch, naked Indian, and turpentine tree, is a tree species in the family Burseraceae, native to the Neotropics, from South Florida to Mexico and the Caribbean to Brazil, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Bursera simaruba is prevalent in the Petenes mangroves ecoregion of the Yucatán, where it is a subdominant plant species to the mangroves. In the United States, specimens may be found in the Gulf of Mexico along the western coast of Florida.
- Family
- Burseraceae
How to use it
Gumbo limbo is often used in landscaping due to its attractive appearance and ability to thrive in coastal environments. Its wood is also valued for its durability and is sometimes used in making furniture and crafts. Additionally, the tree's resin has been utilized in traditional medicine, showcasing its versatility beyond just being a beautiful tree.,
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Gardening tip
When planting gumbo limbo, ensure you choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. This tree can grow quite tall, so give it plenty of space to spread its branches.
Sources: Wikidata
In the kitchen
Gumbo limbo is not eaten by humans. Its primary uses are not culinary, so it's best to admire this tree for its beauty and ecological role rather than for any edible qualities.
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Bursera simaruba
- Slug
- bursera-simaruba
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Burseraceae
- Genus
- Bursera
- Species
- simaruba
- Wikidata QID
- Q164698
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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