Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
edulis
ID:
617919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 22 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617251



Common Names

  • Commiphora edulis
  • Edible Myrrh
  • Edulis Myrrh


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Synonyms

  • Balsamea edulis Baill. [unknown]
  • Commiphora chlorocarpa Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora morogorensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora trollii Mattick [unknown]
  • Hitzera edulis Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Commiphora edulis (also called edible myrrh, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Ethiopia and Somalia. It has a grey-green bark and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in semi-arid savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Commiphora edulis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive issues. It is also used as an incense and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commiphora edulis sub. boiviniana (Engl.) J.B.Gillett
Commiphora edulis sub. holosericea (Engl.) J.B.Gillett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commiphora edulis has small, white flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commiphora edulis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to arid regions of Africa, and is tolerant of drought and poor soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Commiphora edulis

Commiphora edulis is found in the dry regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Commiphora edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora edulis?

Commiphora edulis

What is the common name of Commiphora edulis?

Edible myrrh

What is the natural habitat of Commiphora edulis?

Commiphora edulis is native to East Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya

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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