Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
California
Types
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson, Copper
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BURSERA simaruba
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Bursera simaruba
Matilija Poppy
In German
Bursera simaruba
Matilija Poppy
In French
Bursera simaruba
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Bursera simaruba
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Bursera simaruba
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Bursera simaruba
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Bursera simaruba
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Bursera simaruba
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Papaverales
Family
Burseraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy. Gumbo Limbo doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gumbo Limbo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
Gumbo Limbo leaf color: Not Available
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy
Care of Gumbo Limbo and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gumbo Limbo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.