Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
foliacea
ID:
617938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 32: t. 3105 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617270

Common Names

  • Commiphora foliacea
  • Leafy Myrrh
  • Foliacea Myrrh

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Description

Commiphora foliacea (also called Leafy Commiphora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ethiopia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commiphora foliacea 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 foliacea 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 foliacea

Commiphora foliacea is native to the dry regions of East Africa.

Commiphora foliacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora foliacea?

Commiphora foliacea

What is the common name of Commiphora foliacea?

Foliaceous Commiphora

What is the natural habitat of Commiphora foliacea?

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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