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