Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
Tropical regions
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Bursera simaruba
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Bursera simaruba
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
Hedysarum
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Gumbo Limbo has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.