Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
falcata
ID:
617933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Adansonia sér. 2, 2: 277. 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617265

Common Names

  • Commiphora falcata
  • Sickle-shaped Myrrh
  • Falcata Myrrh

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Description

Commiphora falcata (also called Sickle-Leaf Commiphora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ethiopia. It has small, sickle-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commiphora falcata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commiphora falcata is a small shrub or tree native to tropical Africa. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Commiphora falcata

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

Commiphora falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora falcata?

Commiphora falcata

What is the common name of Commiphora falcata?

Falcate Commiphora

What is the natural habitat of Commiphora falcata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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