Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
angolensis
ID:
617845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 24 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617177



Common Names

  • Angolensis Myrrh
  • Angolensis Commiphora
  • Angolensis Guggul


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Synonyms

  • Balsamea angolensis Hiern [unknown]
  • Commiphora kwebensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Commiphora nigrescens Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora olivieri Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora rehmannii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Commiphora angolensis (also called 'Angolan 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 angolensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commiphora angolensis 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 angolensis is a shrub or small tree native to Angola. 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 angolensis

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

Commiphora angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora angolensis?

Commiphora angolensis

What type of plant is Commiphora angolensis?

Tree

Where is Commiphora angolensis native to?

Angola

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,

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