Boswellia carteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carteri
ID:
570359
Status:
valid
Authors:
Birdw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 143 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569691
Common Names
- Boswellia carteri
- Carter's Boswellia
- Carter's Frankincense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Boswellia carteri (also called African frankincense, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Boswellia carteri has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Boswellia carteri is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Boswellia carteri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist.
Where to Find Boswellia carteri
Boswellia carteri is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Boswellia carteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boswellia carteri?
Boswellia carteri
What is the common name of Boswellia carteri?
Carter's Boswellia
What type of habitat does Boswellia carteri prefer?
Dry, open woodland
Species in the Boswellia genus
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,
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
George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood (1832-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Birdw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127038-1: Based on the initial data import