Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
arenaria
ID:
617854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 395 (2000 publ. 2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617186

Common Names

  • Arenaria Myrrh
  • Arenaria Commiphora
  • Arenaria Guggul

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Description

Commiphora arenaria (also called 'Sand Guggul', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and the Middle East. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 2-4 meters. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Commiphora arenaria is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commiphora arenaria is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commiphora arenaria is a shrub or small tree native to India. 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 arenaria

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

Commiphora arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora arenaria?

Commiphora arenaria

What type of plant is Commiphora arenaria?

Tree

Where is Commiphora arenaria native to?

Madagascar

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733411: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.