Bursera microphylla
Elephant Tree, Elephant Tree
Other regional names: Littleleaf Elephant Tree
- Littleleaf Elephant Tree
Also known as: Elaphrium microphyllum (A.Gray) Rose +1 more
- Elaphrium microphyllum (A.Gray) Rose
- Terebinthus microphylla (A.Gray) Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Burseraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Bursera microphylla (commonly known as Elephant Tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Burseraceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest