Burseraceae belongs to the order Sapindales. It is also known as Torchwood family.
The Burseraceae is a family of flowering plants that includes mostly resin-producing trees and shrubs. These plants are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, especially in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They typically grow in dry forests, woodlands, and scrublands, often thriving in arid or semi-arid environments. Members of the family are known for their aromatic bark and leaves, compound foliage, and small, unisexual flowers. The fruits are usually drupes, and many species produce fragrant resins used in incense, medicine, and perfumery.
A well-known example is Boswellia sacra, the frankincense tree. Native to the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa, it grows in rocky, dry habitats and is tapped for its resin, which hardens into aromatic gum. Frankincense has been used for thousands of years in religious ceremonies, traditional medicine, and cosmetics.
Total genera found for Burseraceae: 3
- 1) Boswellia
- 2) Commiphora
- 3) Dacryodes
Total plants found for Burseraceae: 4
- 1) Balsam of Mecca
- 2) Common myrrh
- 3) Incense tree
- 4) Safou