Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
stocksiana
ID:
618157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 17 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617489



Common Names

  • Commiphora stocksiana
  • Guggul Myrrh
  • Guggul


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Synonyms

  • Balsamea stocksiana Engl. [unknown]
  • Balsamodendrum pubescens Stocks [unknown]

Description

Commiphora stocksiana (also called Stocks' Myrrh, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3m tall. It is native to Africa, occurring in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It typically grows in dry savanna and bushland.

Uses & Benefits

Commiphora stocksiana is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Commiphora stocksiana are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commiphora stocksiana is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of up to 6 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures for successful cultivation.

Where to Find Commiphora stocksiana

Commiphora stocksiana is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands.

Commiphora stocksiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora stocksiana?

Commiphora stocksiana

What is the common name of Commiphora stocksiana?

Stocks' Commiphora

What is the natural habitat of Commiphora stocksiana?

Dry, rocky slopes in Ethiopia and Eritrea

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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