Burseraceae occurs as family of 17-18 genera and about 540 species of flowering plants, also referred to as a torchwood personal or even incense tree personal. A personal includes each trees and shrubs, and is indigene to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas.

A few members of the personal develop fragrant resins used as incense, most notably Boswellia, the Frankincense Tree.

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