Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
africana
ID:
617826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 14 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617158



Common Names

  • African Myrrh
  • African Commiphora
  • African Guggul


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Synonyms

  • Balsamea africana Baill. [unknown]
  • Balsamea kotschyi Engl. [unknown]
  • Balsamea pilosa Engl. [unknown]
  • Balsamodendrum africanum Arn. [unknown]
  • Balsamodendrum kotschyi O.Berg [unknown]
  • Commiphora africana tubuk (Sprague) J.B.Gillett [unknown]
  • Commiphora benadirensis Mattei [unknown]
  • Commiphora calciicola Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora loandensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora nkolola Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora palmatifoliolata Chiov. [unknown]
  • Commiphora pilosa Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora rugosa Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora sambesiaca Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora tubuk Sprague [unknown]
  • Heudelotia africana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Commiphora africana togoensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora cakiicola Engl. [unknown]

Description

Commiphora africana (also called 'African Guggul', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 2-4 meters. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Commiphora africana is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commiphora africana var. glaucidula (Engl.) J.B.Gillett
Commiphora africana var. oblongifoliolata (Engl.) J.B.Gillett
Commiphora africana var. venosa (Mattick) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commiphora africana has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commiphora africana is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist medium.

Where to Find Commiphora africana

Commiphora africana is native to Africa and can be found in dry savannas and woodlands in Ethiopia and Somalia.

Commiphora africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora africana?

Commiphora africana

What is the common name of Commiphora africana?

African myrrh

What is the natural habitat of Commiphora africana?

Commiphora africana is native to East and South Africa

Species in the Commiphora genus

Commiphora gariepensis, Commiphora lacerata, Commiphora steynii, Commiphora kuneneana, Commiphora otjihipana, Commiphora acuminata, Commiphora africana, Commiphora alata, Commiphora alaticaulis, Commiphora anacardiifolia, Commiphora angolensis, Commiphora angustifoliolata, Commiphora ankaranensis, Commiphora antunesii, Commiphora aprevalii, Commiphora arafy, Commiphora arenaria, Commiphora baluensis, Commiphora berardellii, Commiphora berberidifolia, Commiphora berryi, Commiphora boranensis, Commiphora brevicalyx, Commiphora caerulea, Commiphora campestris, Commiphora capensis, Commiphora capuronii, Commiphora caudata, Commiphora cervifolia, Commiphora chaetocarpa, Commiphora chevalieri, Commiphora chiovendana, Commiphora ciliata, Commiphora coleopsis, Commiphora confusa, Commiphora corrugata, Commiphora crenatoserrata, Commiphora cuneifolia, Commiphora cyclophylla, Commiphora dalzielii, Commiphora dinteri, Commiphora discolor, Commiphora drake-brockmanii, Commiphora dulcis, Commiphora edulis, Commiphora eminii, Commiphora engleri, Commiphora enneaphylla, Commiphora erlangeriana, Commiphora erosa,

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

References

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127576-1: Based on the initial data import