Status:
valid
Authors:
Flück.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Lehrb. Pharmak. : 31 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569724
Common Names
- Boswellia sacra
- Sacred Frankincense
- Sacra Boswellia
Synonyms
- Boswellia bhaw-dajiana Birdw. [unknown]
- Boswellia bhaw-dajiana serrulata Engl. [unknown]
- Boswellia carteri subintegra Engl. [unknown]
- Boswellia carteri undulatocrenata Engl. [unknown]
- Boswellia undulatocrenata (Engl.) Engl. [unknown]
- Boswellia undulato-crenata (Engl.) Engl. [unknown]
Description
Boswellia sacra (also called Sacred Frankincense, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in dry woodland.
Uses & Benefits
Boswellia sacra has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used in perfumes, incense, and cosmetics. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments including arthritis, asthma, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boswellia sacra has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boswellia sacra is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Boswellia sacra
Boswellia sacra can be found in the dry regions of the Middle East, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula.
Boswellia sacra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boswellia sacra?
Boswellia sacra
What is the common name of Boswellia sacra?
Sacred frankincense
What is the natural habitat of Boswellia sacra?
Dry, arid regions
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,