Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Central Asia
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
not available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
मुलैठी
In German
Bursera simaruba
Lakritze
In French
Bursera simaruba
réglisse
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
regaliz
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
alcaçuz
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
lukrecja
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
liquorice
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Burseraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Bursera
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Galegeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Liquorice doesn't have thorns. Also Gumbo Limbo does not have fragrant flowers. Gumbo Limbo has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching and Vomiting and Liquorice has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching and Vomiting. 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 Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liquorice season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Liquorice include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.